Napoleon was born in 1769. He died in 1821. Why do I even need this knowledge? I was studying for my history exam in the apartment I shared with my girlfriend of 4 years, Cara. I had my final exams in a few days and if I passed, I would finally be an official historian. So, to put it mildly, these were the most important exams of my whole school career.
But of course, I had been procrastinating for the last few weeks, which meant I had to learn everything in a few days as usual. I always come up with this perfect study plan with which I wouldn't have any stress, but no, I just have to procrastinate.
To make matters worse, Cara would return from her trip today. She had been in Los Angeles for the last two weeks to shoot a movie, while I stayed behind in London to "study for my exams". If I would have studied during those two weeks, I could have spent today with her, but now I will have to study. Great planning as usual. I already know Cara won't be happy with this, since we both missed each other terribly.
I was trying to focus on Napoleon and the French Empire, but my thoughts kept drifting away to Cara. I was really looking forward to her being home again. I missed falling asleep next to her and waking up in the morning with her staring at me since she was often the one that woke up first.
After a while, I was finally able to concentrate on my books. I still had a lot to learn, about 400 pages full of historical facts, dates and key figures. Those were going to be some long days.
"Babe? Baby? Where are you? I'm home!" I suddenly heard coming from downstairs. I looked at the clock and saw that it was four o'clock already. Time flew by and I still feel like I don't know anything. Then realisation dawned on me. Cara was home. My Cara. After two excruciating painful long weeks filled with loneliness and a small feeling of emptiness.
"I'm upstairs in the office babe! I will be down in a minute!". I quickly finished reading the chapter before I ran downstairs to greet my girlfriend.
"Babe, your home! I'm so glad to see you. You won't believe how lonely it was without you here. I missed you so much." You said while running to Cara and squeezing her in your arms when you were finally close enough to hug her.
Instead of saying something back, she turned your head towards her and gave you a soft but passionate kiss. You could never get used to this. It was the best feeling in the world. The whole zoo went wild in your stomach while you kissed her back.
"I missed you too baby, so much." She says to you while grinning like a madman when the two of you finally pulled away from each other.
"So, listen babe, I'm afraid I have bad news. You know how I have those important exams in two days? Well, I'm afraid that I've been procrastinating the last two weeks, so I'm really going to have to study today and tomorrow. I know that you're just back, but I really need to pass these exams. I'm sorry to disappoint you babe." You say to Cara while looking down at the floor.
Seconds later, you feel a finger under your chin, forcing you to look up, straight into Cara's eyes. For a second you get lost in her eyes, but you quickly return to reality when you hear her speaking.
"Baby, listen to me. I understand okay. I mean, I would rather spend those days with you of course, but I know that this is important for you. I love you okay. Do you have time to eat together tonight? You will have to eat anyways love."
"Of course, we can eat dinner together. What about seven? Then you have time to freshen up after your travels and I can still study for a while. Sounds good?"
"Perfect, now off you go baby. You have to get studying so that you will be done before dinner." Cara said to you while lightly pushing you towards the stairs.
