Lucinda

The fiery night of the newlywed couple passed, and the next day arrived. Lucinda lay naked in bed, waking up to find Joaquim admiring her.

The room, unlike the night before, was now bright as sunlight streamed through the open window, illuminating everything within. Lucinda startles, quickly pulling the sheet to cover herself, and Joaquim laughs.

"Why the shyness, darling? Last night you weren't like this..."

He says, attempting to tease her, and he succeeds.

The young woman's face quickly turns completely red, leaving her speechless. Joaquim approaches and kisses her forehead, calming her a little, and then she gathers the courage to respond.

"About last night..."

The young...