S31 180. Camping at the Beach

“Philip, slow down! You’re going too fast!” Barbara screamed between

breaths.

While chuckling, Philip maintained his speed down the rocky path. His hands were stretched behind him, forming a fence so that his wife

wouldn’t get out of the way or fall.

“Are you afraid of your dreams coming true?”

“Yes!” Barbara said at the top of her voice. “It wouldn’t be funny if we

rolled over here.”

“But you have to hold on, Babe. This trains your leg muscles!”

“This isn’t muscle training. This is courage testing!”

Philip’s laughter returned to the air. “Then, hold on tighter! Let’s increase our speed!”

“Philip!”

Barbara didn’t have time to look anywhere else. She only focused her feet movements. Her lungs worked even irregularly.

Once the terrain was no longer steep, Philip finally slowed down. After stopping, he immediately turned around and hugged Barbara.

“Congratulations, Babe. You managed to conquer another mountain. You’re really great.” He kissed her forehead.

However, Barbara didn’t seem happy. Her chest felt so hot that her lungs were about to burst. “You’re crazy, Philip.”

“It doesn’t matter. The important thing is that you still love me.”

While Barbara laughed through her tight breaths, Philip wiped the

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her face

we need to wash your handkerchief. How many times have you used it to wipe my

is a special handkerchief. We have to wash it carefully. Just rub it lightly or the fibers will be damaged. You know how strong I am. She would

wash it later. We still have clean water in the van,

“Okay. Now, let’s focus on setting up the

the

are we going to build it?” Barbara checked in all directions. Her eyes radiated enthusiasm. However, when she found Shania, curve of her lips

be their tent?”

was sunbathing in bikini. “She’s completely out of her mind. Just ignore her, Babe. Only stressed people would want to bask under this hot

cold air.”

“Let’s build a tent.”

Shania glanced secretly. However,

But later, let’s see. You won’t be able to turn. your back on

still shone brightly. Only its position was closer to the ocean, emitting yellow light

very beautiful?” Philip whispered as he

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of

turned to Philip. Yeah, and it sure tastes

her shoulder. “Why aren’t you focused? I asked whether you thought this view was beautiful or

blinked stiffly. Biting her lip, she looked down. “Sorry, I didn’t feel safe because she was still

Are you afraid I’ll turn away from

don’t know.

While putting his arm around her shoulders, he kissed her

think it’s because of that nightmare. Don’t make it a burden, Babe. Now, stop looking at that tent and try to look at the other side. It’s much more beautiful.”

a smile. “Thanks for

to doubt

nodded. Her eyes brightened again. “Maybe I’m thinking negatively because I’m hungry. Are our noodles cooked yet?”

Philip hurriedly lifted the noodles into a container he

Shania kept grumbling. “Hey, Poppy! Why can’t you boil noodles properly? What are

I wanted to change clothes. I asked you to handle it.

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the man of

to do? Ask them for noodles? Who knows,

Shania’s face disappeared. “Yes, it’s better than if we starve. It’s also your

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