Chapter 103. Chill

Sagara laid himself down. He said that he stayed by the campfire until the drinks ran out. He didn't linger there for long. If the ginger drink had been cold, Sagara would have drunk it in one gulp and returned to the tent. Even though Ratu was still cranky, Sagara wanted to spend the night alone with his wife. Sagara didn't bring fried bananas because they were already gone when he was about to ask for some.

"Are you asleep, dear?" asked Sagara as he covered himself with his sleeping bag. He didn't use an extra blanket. The blanket he brought with him wrapped around Ratu. Ratu was now sleeping on his side like the last time Sagara left him.

There was no answer. But Ratu's breathing still sounded irregular, indicating that Ratu was still awake.

"I realize that our household problems should not be brought outside the room, but if I may reason, there is a reason why I trust Araf so much. Believe me, Rat. I never badmouthed you in front of him. I've always asked him for advi