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"Of course," he says, giving me a compassionate smile.
"One day at a time."
We nod, and stand.
"It's getting late, let's go to bed now," he says, leading the way to my room.
"We have our own bedrooms," he mutters, showing me mine.
"I'll see you tomorrow."
"I'll see you tomorrow," I say.
As he walks away, I wish we had one room with no couch.
Chapter 16
Anthony
Thenextmorning,Dianaand I wake up and clean the house, putting away our things in cupboards and setting base until god knows when.
We play some board games, eat lunch separately since Diana was hungrier before I was and wanted to nap in the afternoon.
She's complaining of fatigue and I'm worried.
If something happens, how do I arrange for a doctor without giving my location away?
I pray for the best.
That evening, we pick vegetables from the garden, and prepare for dinner.
Since there isn't much to do around here, and we can't really leave, we're reduced to entertaining each other.
Not that I mind.
We cook for activity and at dinner, I sit across from Diana at the grand dining table, adorned in silver and crystal.
The candlelight flickers across her face, shadows dancing in her eyes.
She is radiant.
Diana offers to help clear the table but I dismiss her with a wave of my hand.
She is under my protection now, and it is my duty to care for her.
To keep her safe.
"You don't need to do that," I say.
"You should rest. You've been tired"
She frowns, a crease forming between her brows.
"I'm not crippled, Anthony. I can help."
She stands to help, but the strap of her dress slips down, revealing the slope of her shoulder.
"Let me, please."
