He stored her lunch in the refrigerator so she could heat up whenever she felt hungry.

Though work at the company demanded much of his time, Edwin cherished every private moment they shared. After tidying up, he sat by the bed, gently pinching Laura's cheeks to wake her.

Laura stirred, her face pale and her black hair cascading across the pillow, a picture of sleepy beauty.

She was still shy from the memories of the previous night.

Edwin leaned down, kissing her, and softly suggested, “Sleep a bit more. Remember to eat at noon, there's food in the fridge. Just relax and watch some TV. We'll stay here for the next few days.”