THE MORNING AFTER.

 

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I opened my eyes at 8:00 A.M. without 

the need of the alarm clock. I was grateful to

see sunlight. Daytime would be easier to

handle.

 

I got up from the sofa and went straight

to my bedroom. Surely Pepe had left me a

message in facebook, or written an email.

 

                  He did:

 

                     

 

                                                                               March 16

                                                          Cariño ya llegue y ya te extraño

                                                                luego te llamo. Te quiero.

 (Honey I just go here, and I miss you already. I will call you later. I love you.)

I smiled, then I went to the kitchen thinking about this new beginning.  My house is so quiet.

I just realized this is the very first time in my life that I am by myself. 

 Talk about an empty nest. 

 

I made some fresh coffee and sighed as I remembered Pepe brewing coffee each

morning and bringing me a cup so I could enjoy it in bed. I miss him. I miss him. I miss him...

It should have been easier this time.