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******

The loud ring of the phone shattered the peaceful embrace of Richard and Ana, jolting them awake from their post-passionate slumber. Groggily, they blinked at each other, disoriented by the sudden interruption.

"Pick the phone!" Ana murmured, opening her eyes, when suddenly realization hit her that there was a telephone in the house.

'What!'

"You have a phone in the house and you didn't tell me?" Ana's voice held a note of inquiry as she rose from the bed, gracefully enveloping herself in the sheet. Her question hung in the air, prompting Richard to explain the oversight.

"When did you ask me about the phone?" With a nonchalant shrug, he left the bed, his naked form adding a touch of humor to the moment. Intent on silencing the persistent ringing, he made his way toward the hallway, each step purposeful.

Ana's frustration grew as she clenched her fists, feeling foolish for not inquiring about the telephone earlier and for not exploring the house to discover it herself.

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