Chapter 20

They were several feminine articles, including a new pack of condoms, which I believe Elo must have bought before coming to my hostel.

“I love you, Pierre, take me and set me on fire… please.” 

I took the pack of condoms from her and took a pause from kissing and caressing her breasts and belly button.

“Come on, Pierre, what are you waiting for? I’m on fire, baby.” 

The music that had been playing on Elo’s phone was currently on ‘repeat’ as I placed the pack of condoms at the head of my bed and stared at my mum’s wrapper on the floor. 

Slowly, Elo raised her head and soon sat at the edge of the bed. She stared at me, and I stared at her. I could feel her left hand rubbing my shoulders.

“What is it, Pierre… Is there a problem?

“You didn’t know?”

“Know what?&