TWENTY: DOUBT

[Shaira’s POINT OF VIEW ]

While we were relaxing inside the bathtub, I remembered some unanswered questions last night. "About last night. What do you mean by that?"

"Because of what happened last night, I forgot about the out-of-town venture," he replied while massaging my shoulder.

"What!? Out of town? For real?" I frantically reacted.

"Don't worry. I'll be back after one month, and I will call you now and then."

It took me seconds to accept that he won't be around for a month. I simply heaved a heavy breath. It can't be helped because it was for business, after all.

"My flight will be on the last day of this week," he added.

I wore a very solemn expression as I replied, "Why didn't you tell it earlier?"

"I love you." He kissed my temple; his head was resting on my shoulder. We stayed in that position; silence entered the bathroom.

"No flirting with the blondies, got it?" I broke the silence.

He swore using his right arm.