Three Stories Before Goodbye

I've suffered from severe insomnia since I was a kid.

Because of that, my boyfriend recorded bedtime stories for me every single night to help me fall asleep.

They were usually old, corny stories, but coming from him, they always felt sweet.

Even before he left on a week-long business trip, he made sure to record them in advance.

Before he walked out the door, he wrapped his arms around me and whispered:

"I recorded three stories."

"Promise me you'll listen to one every night."

I teased him for being paranoid.

"You made them for me. Why wouldn't I listen?"