“I understand that, telak,” she said moving from her chair to his lap. “I’ve never done it either, but the difference is that my parents are not control freaks like yours. Now, if you don’t mind, I need to rest for a few hours… I’m going to fall asleep in front of the TV. Why don’t you walk back to the hotel and have a few beers with Craig and Ross – they’re really easy to get along with, you know?”
“Yes, I know… perhaps I will. Is there anything I can get you first? Water, a pillow, your phone?”
“No, I’ve got everything I need,” she kissed his hand and I’ll be asleep in ten minutes anyway. I’m not sure what it is, but whenever I come back here after a long time in Bangkok, I just want to sleep for the first few days… maybe it’s the climate, or the humidity…”
He held her arm and the doo
