Forty-Eight

Lisa Roberts was staring at David as he slept soundly on the bed, her heart squeezing watching her friend, he was sleeping with the hope that the woman he loves was still lying right beside him but he had no idea that she was gone. Last night wasn't just a passionate night but it was goodbye, the last time he would have to touch Valerie.

Glancing at the wall clock, it was morning and the sun had come up, David would be waking up anytime soon and so Lisa got up from her seat and walked towards the curtain. It was another crimson-gray day and Lisa had to open the curtains.

When the sun filtered through the window, David turned around and opened his eyes.

"Hey" Lisa could only say the one word that popped into his mind

"Lisa" David's eyes widened and glanced around the room looking for Valerie.

"You might want to grab your shirt"

David reaches out for his shirt on the ground. "What are you doing here?" He asked as he puts on his shirt

"I came here today"

"Where is Valerie?" David got