Chapter sixteen

Chapter sixteen

Daniel

Knock. Knock.

I knock on the bedroom door, but Julie doesn’t answer. Holding the tray with the morning coffee and both hands, I use the elbow to open the door. Julie, who’s already awake, turns away without talking to me - this almost breaks my heart.

With a soft sigh, I try to remain positive and get closer.

“Good morning, baby,” I speak softly and put the tray on the dresser on the right hand corner of the room while she remains with her back turned to me. “I brought coffee, toast, cheese and...”

“You can leave it there. Thank you,” she says in a serious manner and pulls the duvet further up, without even turning.

“Hmm... “ I mutter, baffled. “Right.”

I put the tray on the dresser and I get out of the bedroom. I tilt my neck left and right while I go back to the kitchen, seeking coffee for myself. I let out a long yawn. I’m broken. Since we came back from hospital, Julie’s been ice cold to me. I’ve been sleeping on th