Chapter 80

"Hey there, sleepyhead," I hear an alluring voice whisper in my ear as I slowly emerge from my dreams. The warmth of his lips grazing my forehead sends a shiver down my spine, making me realize that it's not just a figment of my imagination. Josh is actually here, waking me up with his sweet gestures. Despite his effort, I can't bring myself to fully wake up just yet. I crave a few more moments of blissful sleep after a late night.

"Babe, wake up!" Josh exclaims, his enthusiasm evident in his voice, as he plants another kiss on my forehead. Determined to rouse me from my cozy cocoon, he repeats his wake-up call a couple more times. Toying with the fine line between sleep and consciousness, I choose to play the sleeping beauty and stay still.

"Bea, come on. Wake up," he pleads, his lips meeting my cheek this time, coaxing me to open my eyes. With a playful defiance, I turn my back to him, escaping his loving advances. "Ahh!! Be