“Rough week?” Daniel asks as he enters the living room. “Definitely a rollercoaster ride,” I reply. “Then, I guess you don’t feel like going out tonight, do you?” My lip curls up. “Seriously? I’m exhausted. The only thing I want to do is crawl into a hot bath, then crawl into my nice, warm bed.” ...
My face is warm as the sun beams down on it. I’m reluctant to open my eyes. The rhythm of the car’s engine hums me into a trance-like state. I smile peacefully to myself. Eventually, I peek through my lashes at the road rushing by my window, only it’s not road, but water. Water for almost as far ...