(Olivia)
I snuggled closer to Derek as he relaxed on the couch, a rare sight that made my heart feel light. He’d finally agreed to take the day off, and I wasn’t about to let him regret it. After seeing him constantly stressed and buried in work, he needed a break.
I’d spent most of the morning cooking his favorite breakfast—scrambled eggs, bacon, and pancakes. He ate everything with a smile, and seeing him enjoy the food I’d made felt so satisfying. After breakfast, I cleared the dishes and gently led him to the living room.
“Sit back,” I told him, guiding him to stretch out on the couch. He looked at me, a little surprised but too relaxed to argue.
I sat on the floor beside him and reached for his feet, massaging them gently. He tried to pull away at first, not used to being the one
