Hard To Part

Renai blinked open her eyes and got welcomed by the golden beams of daybreak. The muffling chirping of the birds and the cosy ambience had elevated the urge to start the day. It was a strange feeling but she was feeling it till her bones. She squared her shoulders before stretching her arms widely and raising into the sitting position. A yawn left her mouth but she was quick to put a hand.

She closed her eyes and rejoiced in the peace that was loading inside her. How long had it been since she last felt it? Ages. She had almost forgotten the taste of morning sweetness. Today’s morning felt different. She opened her eyes and looked at her back to find it empty. That’s why she was feeling at peace. He didn’t come here last night. He must be with his wife. For once, he had left her to breathe freely.

Just as she was about to put her feet on the floor, the announcer’s voice ripped through her eardrums, souring her mood in a blink. “His majesty, the king,” Her jaw dropped low as she let