Chapter 59: Sleeping Face
Yeah, he would expect ’that’, wouldn’t he?
Marcella didn’t say anything. Her experiences with men in the past were not all good. Talking about it is different from doing it. She needs to take that extra step of courage; a leap of faith, to be precise. She needs to prepare herself.
She could only hope Tony would give her a good first experience. He talks big. But is he different from other men?
Tony could see the confusion return to her face. He thought that she was feeling different about him after the hot kiss they shared in the bathroom. But maybe he pushed too far.
"I’ll leave now. By the way, I’ve noted my contact numbers in the diary beside the telephone. You don’t have to travel here and there. If you need something, call me. I’ll make arrangements. Remember, you are not alone in this," he said.
Marcella walked him to the door. "I have the keys. Sleep well," he kissed her cheek.
Marcella nodded with a smile. She locked the door as soon as he left.
She cleaned up the dining table and the kitchen. It didn’t take much time. He had already washed the dishes he used to cook. Only the plates were left.
She went to bed and she couldn’t sleep. She went to the living room and took a look at the diary beside the telephone. She memorized his phone numbers. He had three numbers.
He was right about being in this together. Her sister wanted her to have the baby. At the same time, Andrew trusted Tony enough to leave their baby with him. She should put some faith in Tony regarding the baby.
She is in no position to do everything together. It is only making her exhausted. It’s not wrong to ask for help. It never is easy for her to ask for help but she should learn. She cannot let herself burn out.
She could fall asleep while reading a book. She had a pleasant night. The baby woke up only once at night and she didn’t struggle to make him fall asleep again.