Chapter 78

When she awoke the next morning, the memories of their night flooded back, causing a huge wave of joy and a smile to break over her face. She sat up with a start and planted a kiss on his cheek excitedly. All the vigour and energy of an excited child on Christmas morning.

“You asked me to marry you!” She declared in a bright, cheerful voice to no one in particular.

“I did!” Came the mumble from the pillow beside her, still half asleep, his eyes firmly closed and unwilling to open. His body was laid out in its normal pose and looked lifeless. She slid out of bed, pulled on a robe, and almost danced into the kitchen, humming loudly as she went.

Filling the kettle, clattering cups noisily and noting the sun was coming out, hinting at a beautiful day. The birds were already singing. She was buzzing with life and energy, whipping open the blinds to let the early light beam in.

Rob staggered through moments later, eyes half shut and rubbing them childishly. His nor