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.

she didn’t let on and kept her eyes closed. Inwardly though,

Isaac was upset, he

for her? It

her to the bedroom, then meticulously wiped

settled into

she sensed someone holding her

pleasant scent of body wash filled her nostrils and

voice murmured by her

A ‘s L I B R A

She longed for

turned and nestled in his arms, confessing, “Yes, I miss

she smiled faintly, feeling comforted and warm. Camila slept soundly that