Alice woke up. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw Ashton still sleeping right next to her.

Last night, as Alice remembered, she was sitting and waiting. Not long after, she noticed Ashton receiving a phone call from someone unknown. While waiting for Ashton to finish his conversation, Alice pondered deeply about what she would do next.

"Seriously, tonight I have to make love with you?"

Alice swallowed hard. The nervousness that had subsided now returned. The anxiety and doubts that had briefly crossed her mind began to haunt her again. Especially when she remembered the short message Rumi sent earlier in the day.

**Rumi:** "Alice, enjoy your honeymoon. I’ve asked...