The bedroom door was pushed open. Stanley
didn't turn on the light. He carried Shantelle, who
was in his arms and walked straight to the bed.
Shantelle's movements were very gentle. As soon
as she touched the bed, she squinted her eyes and
released the hand that was wrapped around his
neck.
"Thank you!" Napakunot noo si Stanley nang marinig ang mahinang boses ni Shantelle.
Tumagilid si Shantelle at nagkumot sabay yakap sa unan.
Hindi pa rin inaalis ni Stanley ang tingin kay Shantelle.
Stanley's face stiffened. This woman was
pretending to be asleep all the way? It was a waste of his effort to carry her, little liar.
However, to be able to let her sleep in his
embrace could be considered a huge
improvement.
Maya-maya pa ay tumalikod na si Stanley, tinungo niya ang banyo para
