Chapter 25

The long wait

“Rhu… have they found Romey?” Marteena asked in a feeble voice.

“Not yet, honey. But Jude and his friends are going over to Mount Beruang. Hopefully they will be able to find him,” Rhu said. “Here, have something to eat.”

Rhu placed a tray of hearty breakfast he had made on Marteena’s lap. Her face brightened a little, a weak smile flickered across her face.

“This is the first time you cooked something for me,” Marteena said.

“Actually it’s the second time. The first time was our first anniversary together.” Rhu corrected shyly.

“Yes, you are right. Oh how could I forget that burnt steak.” Marteena let out another smile, more extend this time.

“I get busier and busier. I hardly had time for you and the kids. It must be hard for you all these years,” Rhu said, perched himself on the bed, next to his wife.