The Last Goodbye

Chapter 5

Sunlight softly rising over the lovely terrain heralds the start of a peaceful Kansas morning. The only sounds in the area are the distant hum of a lawnmower and the occasional automobile passing by. The air has a slight sharpness to it, hinting at the advent of autumn.

Early in the morning, neighbors are seen watering their flowers and plants and generally taking care of their well-kept gardens. The droplets from the hose glitter in the mild morning light, creating a peaceful sight. The perfume of freshly cut grass mingles with the gentle fragrance of budding flowers, producing a sensory treat.

Nora and Felix are in one of the houses, enjoying a nice breakfast in the warm kitchen. Their lips are watering from the fragrance of sizzling eggs and spam. Warm sunlight streams in through the window, creating a soft glow on the breakfast buffet on the table.

Nora rests against the countertop, her hair unkempt and a happy smile on her face, sipping a warm cup of coffee. "Isn't the morning peaceful, Felix? It's as if the world is slowly waking up," she muses, her voice filled with awe.

Felix nods in response, his eyes still heavy from sleep, and takes a bite out of his spam and eggs. "You're right, Nora," he says as he chews attentively. Moments like these make you appreciate the small pleasures of life. The silence, the birds chirping outside—it's the ideal way to start the day."

A chorus of birds outside contributes to the symphony of nature, filling the air with their musical chirping. They appear to be enjoying the peace and quiet of the morning as well. Nora and Felix exchange a glance, their hearts full of thanks for this tranquil moment.

The perfume of coffee and the sound of clinking dishes linger in the kitchen as they complete their breakfast. The day unfolds before them, full of possibilities, yet they find peace in the stillness of the present moment.

Felix slips into his favorite chair, a steaming cup of black coffee in hand, as the morning sun shines through the kitchen window. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee permeates the air, wrapping him in a warm hug. He sighs contentedly as he opens the morning paper, its crisp pages rustling gently.

The kitchen is flooded with soothing light, which highlights the room's bright colors. The polished oak table is adorned with a vase of newly selected flowers, their petals gracefully unfurling. The ceramic mug in Felix's grasp, filled to the brim with black, thick coffee, emits a soothing warmth.

As Felix takes a sip of the black elixir, his eyes skim the headlines, taking in the news from around the world. His brow furrows slightly as he looks deeper into a particularly interesting topic. The faint sound of flipping pages fills the silence of the morning.

Nora approaches with a tray of warm pastries after witnessing Felix's engrossed condition. "Freshly baked pastries to accompany your reading, Felix," she says, placing them beside him. Enjoy."

He smiles gratefully at her and sets his coffee cup down for a while. "Thank you, Nora. "These look delectable." The buttery fragrance of a flaky croissant wafts up to his nose as his fingers tenderly grasp it. He takes a mouthful, savoring the delicate layers as they shatter against his lips.

Meanwhile, Felix's focus returns to the newspaper, his fingers tracing the text as he reads the stories and opinions. The morning light dances across the inked pages, generating shadows that give the scene an ethereal quality.

Felix occasionally takes a sip of his coffee, appreciating the robust flavor that dances on his tongue. He leans back in his chair, letting the words he just read sink in and reflecting on their relevance.

Nora looks at him with warm admiration. "Felix, you have this amazing ability to get lost in the world of words. It's endearing," she says, her voice softly affectionate.