The apartment was quiet apart from the low hum of the TV. You were sat on the sofa waiting for your boyfriend to return from work. But it was getting later and despite your usual happy and energetic nature the lateness of his arrival only made you more sad

a quiet click sounds from the front door “ Love? “ Manuel calls as he walks through the front door locking the apartment door and sliding his shoes off. His voice soft and an apologetic look on his face “ Love are you here? “