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Chapter 18

Author: Tshiamo Mphahlele
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

It was the next morning when Takumi woke up. He carefully got up so he wouldn't wake her up. When he was ready for school, he kissed her forehead before leaving. For a moment there, he thought he saw a smile on her face.

She woke up to someone stroking her hair. She was lying down, her head resting on Takumi's lap. She turned to face him without getting up.

“How long was I out?” She asked while rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

“The whole day. It's almost five.”

“I don't feel like going to work tomorrow.”

“Maybe you should. It might help you take your mind off things.”

“Maybe. But I should eat first before deciding on anything. I think it's your turn to cook.”

“On it.”

They ate in silence; she was still obviously bothered by what had happened. When they were getting ready for bed, Takumi came up to her. He cupped her face and kissed her. She gave him a confused look.

“For someone so smart, you can be a real idiot sometimes.” He kissed her forehead, “You never listen to me...” Then her
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