Calhoun carries the last of the boxes from the moving van into the living room. The white-walled room is filled with numerous other boxes of knickknacks set to be emptied at a later date when fatigue isn't plaguing her or new husband.
The small apartment they moved into had all the necessary amenities. A nice kitchen with granite counters opens to the living room with light flooding through over-sized windows. Through a pair of doors out of the master bedroom is a quaint patio looking out across the community pool and over to the backside of other apartments. A starter home at best but the space is enough for the two of them, at least for now.
She sets the box down atop another labeled decor and hears Felix sigh from behind her. She rarely hears her husband sigh but she doesn't blame him with the move. Exhaustion reared its ugly head hours ago but there's no rest for the weary. She isn't an optimist although she figured they deserved a party after the last three days work.
"If it makes you feel any better, that's the last box; short stack," she says.
His nod is slow and tired. "Thank all that is good, milady. This moving thing is no joke and I think my hat is exhausted." He tips his hat cordially with a small smile to show he's joking.
The joke is heartily taken, ending up with her pushing down the brim of his hat over his eyes and the cutest of chuckles escaping her lips. He gives a quirky smile from under the cap covering his face. He's used to this type of banter from his new bride to the point of expecting it, even when her intent is to startle him. Never would he tell her of his learned immunity to her antics. Life is meant to be fun and jolly sometimes.
"How about we call it a night, Fix-It?" she says, making him blink away his musings. "I don't know about you, but I could sleep for days." Her words are only validated with a long, sleepy yawn and her long lanky arms reaching up to the ceiling.
"I concur, my dear. I guess that air mattress will have to do for tonight." Unfortunately, the truck lined up to deliver their bedroom suite miscommunicated the date of delivery so it wouldn't be until the next day that the bedroom's arrival would occur. "I'll get it ready, then we can get some well-deserved rest."
She walks over and gently bends down, kissing his forehead. "Love you, snookums."
"And you too, Tams. Come on, let's go."
Yes, It's been a darn year since I've updated...It's been pretty crazy. But I am back! I'll try to update as often as possible. If you have any prompt ideas, please PM me and let me know! Any ideas help! Big thanks to icearoundthemoon for betaing for me.
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