Chapter Thirty Eight

The next morning, Zane stays back home. He had no work to do that day, so he just stayed home.

He sat on a couch in his living room, going through the newspaper. He fixed his gaze on the news like he was searching for something.

Just as he was doing that, Naevia passed by without looking at the living room. Zane spotted her passing with his side view.

He lifted his head up to look at her and saw her going. She just walked away without even glancing into the big room.

Seeing her, Zane recurred last night. How he met her laying on the couch with the chess board in her hands.

He also remembered his promise to her concerning the chess game. Since he wasn't doing anything, he decided to go and meet her.

Zane dropped his paper aside and made his way out of the living room. Taking the path Naevia had taken.

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Naevia came out of the bedroom in a black trouser and ash shirt. When she woke up, she didn't meet Zane.

She had assumed that he had gone to work already. Her plan was to give him some