Valdo wakes up and gazes at Nanette, who appears fast asleep beside him. Nanette's gentle face stirs Valdo's soul. His hand stretches out to gently stroke Nanette's cheek. Nanette seems to blink, her eyes open, meeting Valdo's gaze full of love. Nanette's heart also vibrates, feeling the intensity of that gaze.
"What time is it now?" Nanette asks, smiling to calm her racing heart.
"It's 5 o'clock," Valdo responds, his hand now moving to caress Nanette's shoulder.
"What time are we leaving?" Nanette asks again, holding back her hand, which wants to caress Valdo's plain back as he sleeps shirtless. Oh no, what if Valdo isn't wearing pants under that thick white blanket? Nanette's face turns red as the thought crosses her mind.
"Are you imagining me without pants under this blanket? Your
