Darrien
I don't know how long I stare at him.
Maybe the overwhelming feeling inside me makes me not want to leave and I understand that. This is the first time that I have actually ever seen him hold tala with love.
This is the first time and somehow, it feels like it wouldn't be the last.
"You can come in,'' I hear his voice before I even focus on his face.
His eyes are watching me. I didn't even know he woke up. Tala is still in his arms but he is seated upright.
"Did I wake you up?'' I ask him as I walk into the room fully.
He smiles "No, I could sense you. Okay, maybe you did,'' his smile widens. My heart swells up inside my chest. He is making jokes. He seems genuinely happy and that makes me happy. I don't know how long this happiness is going to last but I want it to stay for a while. I stop in front of him, my hand rests on the chair as he watches me.
