Chapter 3

After loads of work on his schedule, Shane finally had some time for himself. When his manager drove him home, his mind was filled with Zzz. Taking a cold shower and sprawling on his bed was his initial plan, though, he disregarded the ‘showering’ part and proceeded on taking off his clothes, leaving only his boxers on the moment he stepped inside the room. He climbed on the bed and grabbed the fluffy thing beside him to sleep.

The sweet fragrance invaded his nostrils as he breathed. It made him feel lighter as he kept on sniffing the pleasant smell. He snuggled closer to the undeniably comfortable thing, thinking it was his human-sized pillow, burying his face on it while enjoying the lovely scent. That night, he fell asleep with a smile plastered on his face which was actually rare.

It was two hours later, Shane was woken up by the subtle movements inside his arms. He frowned, lifting an arm, and rummaged through the table beside the bed to turn on the lamps. His vision was blurry when he tried to see what was going on. ‘Something’s moving,’ he thought while staying still, waiting until he could completely adjust his sight with the light.

“Mm…” He heard a soft moan. Shane’s forehead creased as he got more confused. His eyes widened in shock when a head suddenly emerged from his blanket. “What the hell!” he screamed while pushing his face away. He was in so much panic that he even kicked the covers off the bed.

(Tug)

“Aw!”

His ears perked up when he heard a female voice. “Who are you?” he asked, holding a pillow in his hand, ready to hurl it to her if she tried something.

“Nate, I told you not to disturb me when I sleep. You even kicked me!”

Disbelief was inscribed all over Shane’s face when he discerned the female voice. There was no way he would ever forget it. “Audrey?” He couldn’t believe his eyes when Audrey shot glares at him.

‘Nate? Isn’t that a guy’s name? She mistook me for someone else, hah!’ He watched her rub her eyes.

“What?” she retorted, completely disheveled with her hair messed up and her buttons open, revealing her black lacy brassiere. 

Shane wanted to knock himself for a second just to make sure he wasn’t dreaming until he actually heard her voice again. He knew she was actually in front of him at that moment. He felt his face heating up when his eyes landed on her balls of flesh wrapped in black cloth.

“AH!” He subconsciously covered his ears when she shrieked. “What are you doing inside my room?” Audrey asked when their eyes met. She seemed to finally realize whom she was talking with.

He was quick to throw the pillow in his hand to her. “I’ve been using this room for years. You’re the one who barged inside. Don’t blame me,” he whispered the last sentence and went back to lying down on the bed. “Go find another room if you want to sleep. Let’s talk about this tomorrow,” he added and closed his eyes while blushing. Still, couldn’t process his thoughts as to why the one chubby Audrey was sleeping on his bed and looked like she shrank several kilos.

The last time he saw her was five years ago when they signed their marriage contract in front of his lawyer. Other than that day, he wasn’t able to see the lady again. He was told that she went away to recuperate after the accident happened on the wedding day. Shane gathered all his courage to visit her but every time he remembered the pitiable situation she was in because of him, all his courage was never enough. Seeing the lady again for the first time in a long time, he couldn’t help but feel embarrassed, especially when he noticed the ‘big’ changes about her. ‘She looks dazzling.’

His thoughts were intruded upon when he felt the bed move. He was speechless when he found her curling herself beside him. “What are you doing?” he asked, laying down on his side to face her. His heart pounded so fast when he got to see her face again.

“Getting ready to go back to sleep, what else do you expect?” she responded and closed her eyes, hugging the pillow she picked on the floor. “Don’t make any more noises or movements. I’m really sleepy and you sure wouldn’t like the consequence if you wake me up again,” she continued, lifting her hand to cover her mouth when she yawned.

‘Jeez. Did she even realize that she’s in the same bed as mine?’ Shane tucked her inside the blanket and watched her sleep. “Well… I won’t mind it this time since you came back. There wouldn't be next time though,” he murmured and laid on his back. ‘Still careless as ever, eh? Let’s find out tomorrow why you’re back. Why just now?’

Shane’s mind was occupied with a lot of questions regarding Audrey’s return. He heard from John that she went to live by herself in the countryside. If she wanted to live in peace, why would she come back? He came up with a few reasons why and got tens of other possibilities.

‘Did she find out?’ he asked himself. There was a growing pain irking inside him when he considered the chances of her knowing about what he did five years ago. ‘Will you hate me?’ He tilted his head towards her. “I’m sorry,” he whispered before drifting to sleep.

Audrey’s lovely face filled his head as he inhaled the sweet scent coming from her hair. He had the best sleep ever when he was next to her. His subconscious wished to sleep like this every time but his conscience reminded him of awful things he did to her. Moreover, despite his brain cells debating what he should do, he had the good night's sleep he deserved after months of nonstop work.