"Manuela"

I felt a kiss on the back of my neck, followed by several more, all the way to my ear, and the most beautiful voice in the world whispered in my ear.

"Good morning, my beautiful little one! It's time to wake up," Flávio whispered as his hand ran up and down my bare back.

I opened my eyes, surprised by the light. The day had dawned so quickly that the little sleep I'd gotten was very little. But being woken up like this was my new favorite way to start the day. I turned around, smiling