Truce

Tina's POV

‘Ding', my doorbell rings and I turn stretching lazily in bed.

It’s early, I think hoping the person would get tired and leave.

‘Ding, ping, ding' it rings insistently and blink my eyes open, sighing in frustration.

‘It's Saturday for Christ sake, can’t I sleep in peace' I roll over and sit up.

Ajax stirs beside me and I try my best to get up as silently as possible

Throwing a robe over my night gown, I trudge begrudgingly to the door.

‘Who's there, what do you want', I wipe sleep from my eyes and yawn again.

He person at the door clears his throat, sounding hoarse, ‘it’s Adam'.

I open the door quickly, surprise tainting my features.

‘Adam, what are you doing here, it's so early'.

I tighten the robe around and come out into the hallway, closing the door behind me.

My back resting on the closed door, I fold my arms and look at him through hooded eyes, I guess I was still bristling from his insult.

‘I'm sorry Tina, I was so stupid’ he stares at me pleadingly a s