Craigslist

Biologist seeks stunning conversationalist. "Hmmm...,"Eliza pondered the ad while sipping her latte and scrolling.

The light from the alarm clock illuminates the empty pillow beside her. 2:30am and the sheets are freezing. The creak of the 5th step on the stairwell announces his arrival as he sneaks into bed yet again. She hates the lab as she would a flesh and blood mistress.

"Hmmm...perhaps not." She continued scrolling while reaching down to pet the purring mass at her feet. "I think you are all the man I need Chuck." Chuck presented his belly in response.

Chardonnay

"So...that's it then?" Legs ran down the side of the glass as she watched, absently swirling her wine. A young woman with a long ponytail laughed as a man twirled her around an empty apartment. "I love you so much," he whispered against her sweat-covered brow as a babies cries entered the room. "Oh god," she breathed out as he moved in her, the music and chatter washing over them from the remnants of the anniversary party outside. The golden glint of the ring on the table taunted her. She took another sip of her wine.