I woke up at 6:45, just like I do every morning.

I made myself a kale, avocado smoothie. I took pictures as I made it, making sure to catch the right angle and lighting on the kale. Carefully slicing the avocado and rotating it a few different ways for the right look. Presentation is key.

I woke with her sheets twisted around my bare leg and a chill seeping in through the open window. I turned to find the bed empty, just a cool indentation where she’d been.