13 The Flu

The night was long but it didn’t prevent Emmy and Marty from enjoying each other’s company. Even in their sleep, it was all peaceful and they loved it. When morning came, Marty was back to his normal self but he couldn’t remember what had transpired the previous night. Marty looked around trying to refresh his mind and alas, he remembered vividly he had seen Emmy. He worried about her safety since he could not see her. He hoped he didn’t hurt her in the process of shifting. “Why did she come?” he felt worried. He kept looking and calling her name hoping she could answer but instead, he spotted the pink sandals she loved wearing behind him and then he spoke loudly… “Where did she go?” He wondered and just then, he felt some movements behind him. When he turned to look, he saw Emmy sleeping in the box too. It was big and had enough space for the two of them and that's why he had not realized she was right there behind him sleeping all along. Emmy had fallen asleep after si