Challenge #7 ~ The Hidden Housewife
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The bed felt so comfortable that evening. I nestled into it even more deeply with my book in hand. I relished these quiet, comfortable moments of travel. In the comfort of home, with the right words carefully selected, ordered and placed between two book covers, I could take off to far places. I could brave cold, snow-tipped mountains and delve into the deepest seas without a sniffle or a shiver. It was a small but generous reward after a long day. At that time in my life it took me a good 1.5 hours to get to work and another to get home, so in the evenings I made sure to gift myself with some peace and quiet.
My adventure was just beginning when a familiar smell stuck its head through the door and peaked into my room. Hesitantly, it drifted in and moved about. Startled I sat up suddenly as I observed it with incredulity.