Chapter 27

"The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are."

-Unknown-

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The sound of water boiling screeched from the stove made Marcel put down the knife he was holding and went over to turned the stove off. He poured the hot water on the coffee machine and made two mugs of cafe au lait for himself and Giselle, who right at that moment sprung out from the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around her hair. She removed it and pat her hair dry as she walked toward Marcel in a semi purring motion like a kitten.

"That smells delightful, have you put extra creamer on my cup? She touched his shoulder from behind, the sweet and gourmand vanilla scent of her shampoo overcame Marcel's senses. He gave her a quick peck on the lips before carrying the coffee cups on top of the dining table. It was starting to become their daily morning habits where he would make both of them some coffee while