Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

she found solace in the prospect of sleeping, feeling unwell and plagued by a stomach ache despite her partial sobriety.

As the car drove steadily, she settled back into her seat and slowly closed her eyes, drained from exhaustion.

Isaac scanned her crumpled clothes and bare feet, his countenance darkening.

He calmed down when he witnessed her fatigue.

Few cars were on the road at this time and, shortly thereafter, they reached home.

Camila remained motionless as they arrived, seeming to have fallen asleep.

Isaac took a deep breath, still harboring some anger but unable to ignore her. He alighted from the car and approached her, embracing her tenderly.

at his touch but she didn’t let on

upset,

he still care for

off, snug in his embrace. Isaac gently carried her to the bedroom, then meticulously wiped her down with a damp towel, unwilling to Leave her

settled into bed,

daze, she sensed someone holding

of body wash filled her nostrils and

her ear, “Do

G E L A ‘s L I B R

She longed for

in his arms, confessing, “Yes, I miss

faintly, feeling comforted and warm. Camila slept soundly that night, comforted by Isaac’s