As soon as the toilet stopped flushing, there was no suspense, the door opened and Nick Cage came in.

He picked up Veronica Parker, left the bathroom, and put her gently on the bed.

It was almost eight o'clock when Veronica lay down and had a rest.

And Nick hasn't left yet. Sitting lazily on the sofa, cross-legged, doing nothing, hands on his thighs, one hand rubbing the smooth watch cover, as if unconsciously.

It's still early. He shouldn't leave.

"Rest." Said Nick.

Veronica said nothing, turned her back, and closed her eyes to feel sleepy.

It wasn't long before, Veronica fell asleep. She didn't know whether Nick had left...