Birthday Boy (Part one)

Whatever we feel,

there is an opposite reaction

how we can overcome it,

For what is a king, without his queen...

©Oluwatoyosi

Ethan's POV

I woke up with a smile on my face but it quickly turned into a frown, I was alone on the bed. The other side was rumpled, making me think she got out not too long.

I dozed off while watching her sleep. I smiled at the comforter wrapped around my body. She must have placed it there.

I removed the covers off me and stepped into the bathroom to brush my teeth. Stepping out, I walked downstairs, to see Ife walking around the kitchen barefoot and in one of my hoodies she borrowed. She was making pancakes, eggs, and sausages. I watched as she moved graciously from the pan to the table trying to set it up. I walked over to her carefully so she wouldn't notice me and wrapped my arms around her waist, she stiffened but relaxed quickly knowing it was me.

"Hmm... I could get used to this. Good morning Ífé mi" I said as she snuggled into me.

“Oh, really? And