Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“Need me to brush your teeth for you?” His voice snapped Debbie back to her senses. She looked at her messy hair in the mirror, and then turned to Carlos, who was already in his suit. Like being hit with a slap, she was able to take full stock of the situation.

“No, I’m good. When did you get up? I had no clue. Has everyone gone?”

“Yeah. They’re on their way to Alorith. I’ve been up for 3 hours already.” He answered her questions patiently and helped her squeeze the toothpaste onto her brush.

She splashed some water on her face, and took over her toothbrush.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be quick.”

“No rush. I’ll wait in the dining room.”

Carlos left and checked the time before he started working-it was 10:05 a.m.

washing her face, Debbie began her morning skin care routine. First, a skin toner to get rid of excess dirt, traces of oil and makeup, and correct and balance

also didn’t want acne. Then, an antioxidant serum to neutralize sun damage. Finally, an eye cream and moisturizer. She followed this routine dutifully-Carlos wanted her to look

showed up in the dining room,

stunned and confused. ‘She said she would be quick, but

walked up to his wife, who

time. Don’t

and asked, “You ate

you if you want.” He sat opposite her, picked up a boiled egg, and began to peel it. Watching him was fascinating, because he was so good at it. He rolled the egg on the table to form cracks all over the shell, and then he squeezed the ends. The result was that the shell slid

from her seat,

her tummy and complained, “I thought you were eating too, but I pigged out on this.” All he had done was put

had only taken a

“Full?” he asked.