Alexander's Pov

I accidentally slept in this morning, so when I woke up it was already around ten o'clock. I was a bit surprised to see that John was just waking up too, and I gave him a tiny smile. He gave me a small smile back.

I quickly got up to go get dressed, because Eliza would be expecting me home before long. I brushed my teeth and pulled on my shoes, then walked back into John's bedroom to grab my suitcase. When I got there, he had already gotten dressed too and was giving me a confused look.

"You're leaving already?"

I nodded. "Eliza will be expecting me back soon," I replied. For a moment, he almost looked disappointed, like he didn't want me to leave, but before I could be sure, he turned away from me.

"Tell her I said hello," John said, before walking into the bathroom. I was a little confused but shrugged it off.

I ran a hand through my messy hair, called out a goodbye to John, and headed for the door. It was pleasantly warm outside this morning, and I smiled happily as I walked home.

I could already feel myself beginning to miss John, but I pushed him out of my mind as I reached my house. When I stepped inside, I wasn't surprised to find Eliza patiently waiting for me.

She grinned when she noticed me standing in the doorway and ran over to hug me. I gently hugged her back and gave Eliza a kiss on the cheek. She grabbed my hand and led me over to the couch.

"So, how was your trip?" Eliza asked me curiously. I shrugged.

"It was fine, nothing too interesting happened. I just couldn't wait to get back home to you," I said, picking my words carefully. She smiled and again and leaned forward to kiss me.

"I'm so happy you're back."

That night as I held my sleeping wife in my arms, I couldn't help but wish it was John instead.