Short Story: Part I

It was a beautiful Sunday with the sunlight seeping through the blinds in their cozy little cottage for two. The air was still and conditions were perfect for an afternoon nap. Maria, was drifting into unconsciousness to the sound of her husband's heartbeat. Slowly, she lifted an eye to capture his sweet face, only to notice his look of consternation. What could be wrong? she thought. A bad dream? A sore throat? A sudden tugging from under her head, alerted Maria to the fact that she was lying on her husband's tie, which was consequently choking him.