Shattered Solitude

V A L E R I A

I removed my heels before answering Tessa, telling her I was not hungry, “Just put it in the microwave; I will warm it when I get hungry.” I added as I ascended the stairs.

Reaching the bedroom, I removed my clothes and headed straight for the shower; I was truly tired, and I knew a shower would do me good.

In the shower, I focused on getting clean, letting the shampoo scent invade m