The Man Who Taught Me Love

We made our way quietly home through the sunlit village streets.

When we opened the door, the cozy air inside welcomed us.

Leaving behind the lively chatter of the villagers outside,

Claude and I returned to a space that belonged to just the two of us.

The rich scent of wood and sun-warmed fabric.

I drew in a small breath.

As expected, my body still felt sluggish.

My shoulders were heavy, and my eyelids felt ready to droop.

As time passed and the baby in my belly grew, would I keep feeling this way?

"Aris."...