Jennie
I wake up slowly, opening my eyes tentatively, and enjoying the cosy warmth. Lisa sleeps peacefully next to me. We'd both moved in the night to face each other. My brain is probably going to rebel against my impulsive actions last night but for now it's at peace in this moment.
Lisa wakes up as I watch her, with a smile forming on her face, when she sees that I'm still here. "Good morning dream girl."
"Dream girl?"
"I figured I'd edge my bets in case I dreamt this all up last night. This is better than my teenage dreams though."
"You're so dopey..." I chuckle, "... your bed is great, I don't think I've slept that well in a long time." It really was a great sleep. After all the tossing and turning I did before coming in here, I went into a deep sleep without being disturbed once. I almost don't want to move now. If it weren't for the fact I have to get up for Ella.
Shit Ella.
I bolt upright. Flinging the blanket off of me. "Ella." Is the only reason I give Lisa before rushing out her room and barging into mine. The sight before me has me stop dead in the doorway, with Lisa practically running into my back.
"Mummy, can we play princess?" Ella says sweetly, while playing on the floor with her teddy bear, and a plastic tiara already on her head.
"Yes, baby girl." I manage to say as my racing heart starts to calm.
Lisa pats my shoulder gently before announcing that she's going to start breakfast.
