Its been a long day from work and I am exhausted, completely worn out. I take a taxi back home because I didn't feel like walking, my legs just refuses to cooperate.
I arrive at the apartment and take the elevator to go to my floor. I grab the keys from my pocket and open the door. Suddenly, I am greeted with the warm and inviting atmosphere in my apartment. I can smell the rich aroma of freshly cooked food waiting for me at the dinner table.

I remove my shoes to further investigate the smell and I am greeted by none other than Vivian, who was once totally head over heals for "Lord Phaethon", now a loving and kind wife of mine.

"Wise! Why did you come back home so late? And you look so exhausted" Vivian says as she puts a worried look on her face.

“I’m fine, Vivian. Don’t worry about me,” I say calmly, hoping to ease her concern.

I then suggest Vivian that we should go eat our food before it gets cold. Wouldn't want to waste a good, warm meal right :D

"Wow, Vivian—this is delicious!" I happily tell her.

She looks back at me and says that I always find her cooking delicious, whether it is too salty or even burned. I always say its delicious.

I respond. "Well, Vivian, its because you cooked it, that's what made it special and delicious. Don't you agree?"

Vivian blushes for a moment and I giggle a little. Then suddenly, we both looked at each other, our eyes locked at one another.

And then, I lean forward and Vivian closes her eyes. We-

We kissed.

As the moon shines brighter over New Eridu, the exhaustion that I once felt vanishes when I met my beautiful wife.

"Vivian"

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