*Chloe*
My eyes cracked open as warm sunlight splashed over my face. A smile came to my lips when I remembered the previous evening's physical pursuits. I rolled about and stretched on the bed, clad only in my stockings and a smile.
I patted the bed with my hand, expecting to find Alex laying there. But the more I reached, the less I found him. All I felt was a bare mattress. My lips twisted into a pout as I sat up and looked in earnest.
The bed was empty except for me. I saw no sign of Alex other than the mound of blankets and the depression left behind by his body in the sheets. I strained my ears, wondering if he might be in the shower. I heard nothing, however.
I rolled over onto my stomach and picked up my phone from the nightstand. I noticed I had a text from Alex. Part of me fel
