S31 177. Hiking Together

Half an hour passed, Barbara was panting. Her face was red, covered

in beads of sweat.

“Are you tired?” Philip rubbed her forehead again.

“No.”

“Why don’t we rest for a while? With those red cheeks and that sigh, you look like you’ve had a night’s exercise. I don’t want any other men to see you like this.”

Barbara laughed faintly. “But we can’t rest in the middle of the stairs

like this. We could disturb other climbers.”

Philip pointed at a point, not far above them. “There’s a place to rest.”

“Okay, let’s have a seat there for a moment.”

Barbara quickened her pace even though her knees were shakin he

couldn’t wait to rest her feet.

As soon as she sat on a large rock, Barbara closed her eyes. out a long sigh. Her hands were clenched into fists, hitting her

which felt sore and itchy.

“Please don’t do that if there are other people around,” Philip said, handing her a bottle of water.

“Why?” Barbara opened her eyes again.

“Those sounds and expressions you usually make when we’re in bed.

I don’t want other men to fantasize.’

Barbara sighed in disbelief. “Did you just fantasize?”

“Just a moment, but I quickly dismissed it. We’ll be in trouble if my

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snake gets up here.”

Shaking her head, Barbara took the bottle Philip offered. While she quenched her thirst, Philip crouched down, massaging her feet.

“How far is it still, Phil?” Barbara looked up at the peak.

peak, Babe. Enjoy it step by step. It won’t

I too excited?”

Now catch your breath and enjoy the

rush.”.

with her mouth agape, she watched the sea which seemed wider in front of them. The atmosphere was peaceful until suddenly, a voice emerged from the

here? I thought you were still climbing.”

let out another long sigh.

Barbara looked away.

you already tired? It’s too early for young people our age rest. Is it because you already have children? I heard that many women’s conditions

glanced over with a strange expression. Philip understood

what she meant.

quickly than a traveler. It’s not a matter of age, but habit,” Philip muttered before looking up, meeting his wife’s

eyes.

achieved so far, I’m proud. You’ve improved

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Turns out you

Barbara’s heart.

trained me well so I

sports

and patted Philip on the shoulder. “Don’t speak

rolled her eyes. However, seeing Philip’s joking laughter,

do you travel a lot? You

made eyes at Barbara, letting his wife do the talking. “Not really. Why did you ask?”

Shania’s lips twitched. “Just curious. He looks skilled, at using

husband’s forehead. “T because he is

you often go to the gym?” Shania looked back at Philip.

really,” Barbara answered

Philip. “What

usually swims

cynically, but Barbara smiled sweetly.” What else do you want

teeth, Shania faked a laugh. “What about

always accompany Philip in his free time, If he swims, I swim.

jogs, I

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when I finish one lap, he

his motivation. The faster he runs, the sooner he’ll be able

a little. When she was about to open her mouth again, Barbara

you think that? Is it because my body is

cleavage that Shania had been showing

a bikini

“Don’t you understand fashion? This is a sport bra and this is hot pants. I get hot easily. So,

you feel sexy and

“I didn’t mean it like

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