Ignoring the Problem

Under the tree, Carl sat down with his mate in his arms, looking at nothing in the universe but still everything. They didn't exchange a single word, yet their emotions were palpable.

"Carl, let's go back." Suddenly said Jessica in a calm tone as she stood up, breaking the silence, looking at the sky as she stretched her arms and waist and took some deep breaths. Carl got up in a confused state to look at Jessica, as her words were more like a surprise as he thought that they might be going somewhere else, and he was seriously thinking of an escape plan for her.