Five Years Later...
The photo frame stood out prominently on one of the living room walls. A large frame made of dark wood displayed the sweet smiles of Arthur and Kalea, radiant with happiness on their wedding day.
Within that frame were various complementary photos—starting with their stunning wedding portrait. Moving rightward, there were subsequent pictures showing their growing family.
A little girl came running with overflowing morning energy, her tiny feet pattering against the cold floor, filling the house with cheerful sounds.
With her sparkling, joy-filled eyes, Ansel arrived in front of a tightly closed bedroom door. Behind that door, her father, Arthur, was still sound asleep. This morning, Ansel was entrusted with the important task of waking him up.