Alicia

I know the exact moment Ash steps inside the room.

I know, because I've been feigning sleep for the past three hours since he stepped out of it.  I know the moment he cuts his eyes towards me, so I fake a light snore as he walks closer to me. Goose pimples break out all over my body as I feel myself being appraised. I can feel his relief. It rolls off him in waves. He's relieved that I'm calm. That I'm asleep.

Just when I feel the gig is up, he moves away and his steps become faint as he heads towards the bathroom.

I'm afraid I'm going...