So, she started to loosen up.

Sometimes, she'd sit cross-legged; other times, she'd lie flat on her stomach; occasionally, one leg would be up on the couch while the upper half of her body sprawled across the carpet; and at times, she'd just start stretching into yoga poses while sitting.

Phillip's gaze would occasionally catch her in these odd shapes, always lingering for a few seconds before he silently looked away.

One night, deep into editing photos, her stomach rumbled with hunger. She thought of whipping up some food for a midnight snack, wandering the kitchen like a ghost, only to discover that Phillip didn't stock any of that stuff.

As she rummaged around, the lights flicked on, revealing Phillip in his navy pajamas, leaning against the wall, "What are you up to?"

"Just hungry, thought I'd make some pasta."

"Why not ask the maid?"

"It's too late; didn't want to bother her." It was supposed to be a simple task, but Tina hadn't anticipated the hurdles.

Rubbing her nose, she asked Phillip, "So, uh, how do you turn on the stove?"

After a brief silence, Phillip replied, "I'll do it."

He stepped into the kitchen, ignited the burner with ease, and Tina peeked over, trying to save face, "Wow, your stove even has a fingerprint scanner. Fancy."

pasta, moving with a methodical grace while

before her. Simple, but it looked good. Tina remarked, "Didn't know you

drying his hands slowly, responded, "Try it

patience, she took a bite too eagerly

Phillip paused, "Too hot?"

can't cook," Tina said, lifting her

No excuse from Phillip.

end, they had to wake the maid to cook

shortcomings somehow made Tina

she would ask Phillip via text to bring her some snacks, to which his replies were usually

could no longer remember, they found themselves chatting more than usual one day, ending with

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first time their conversation had spanned more than two

Phillip invited her to

You'll probably see them around, so

post-marriage, Tina eagerly agreed, even buying

rust-red cocktail

highlighted her figure, curls

as she slipped into black strappy heels,

with makeup when they first

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