One Night Deal - Chapter 3

When the power came back, Freya was quickly released from Jacob's arms. A few minutes of silence passed. They both couldn't sleep.

"The sun will rise later. Shall we sleep?" Jacob said.

"I can't sleep. There are so many questions running through my mind right now," Freya replied. She turned her back on Jacob.

"Just like?" Jacob asked.

Freya gently faced Jacob. "How can I believe everything you told me before we got married?" She was staring at the ceiling.

"You already did it. The fact that you married me, it means that you believed what I told you." Jacob watched Freya's face. He was once again fascinated by her beauty.

"It's just funny. My brain still can't process that the Jacob who got me pregnant is the curmudgeonly kid who lived next door. By the way, where's Aling Josie?" Freya said.

"Did you forget? She also died in the fire accident," Jacob replied.

Freya hastily turned to Jacob. When Jacob saw her staring at him, he immediately looked away.

"I'm sorry. My mind almost