CHAPTER TEN: BLENDING

On Thursday evening, the following week, Jerome came to see how Anuri was spending the evening. It was two hours since they came back from work and he desired her company. He found her in the living room, relaxed on the settee, holding a book. She looked up as he came in. 'Hello,' she smiled warmly.

'Hello, how are doing?' He sat down beside her, gazing at her fondly.

‘I’m fine… And you? Have you eaten?' She touched his cheek gently. 

I have.' He patted her hand  'Were you reading?'

 'I was about to.' She returned her attention to her book.

 'What's the name of the book?’

 'It's a collection of short stories entitled 'A Battle of will'.' 

 'A Battle of Will,' he repeated, taking the book from her. 'Have you read it before?’

 'I have, it's very interesting.' She said enthusiastically.

 'Really?’

 'Very Much.’

 'Mmh, can you rea