Mary lay on the bed and wrapped herself in the quilt.

She picked up the phone to check the time. It was ten a.m. No wonder the sun was so bright!

It was all his fault! His fault! Gritting her teeth, Mary sat up and looked at the pile of clothes she had brought back from the floor.

She stretched and donned her pajamas. The bathroom beckoned. She wanted to head there to wash away all the traces of last night!

As soon as she walked out, she happened to see William coming out of the master bedroom. He had changed his clothes and was apparently leaving for work.

Mary glanced at him and made her way to the bathroom, bringing a towel.

"Hey..." William said to Mary.

"What's up?" Mary's expression was cold, just like her feelings toward him.

Left hand covering his mouth, William coughed unnaturally and said, "Ahem..." The silence sat awkwardly between them. "You don't have to show up to work today... Just get some rest here."

Mary's face turned red all of a sudden. She bit her lips and didn't answer. She knew what he meant.

"I'm taking off, then."

William strode across the living room and walked out of the apartment.

Mary breathed a sigh of relief and hit the bathroom.

After filling the tub with hot water, she lay down in it. It was the best analgesic, because as soon as she settled into the water the pain left her body.

She slowly closed her eyes. Mary was so comfortable right now. But thoughts that weren't so comforting sprang

on't let you off the hook!"

Hearing that, William shrugged his shoulders. Mary closed the door, but then he heard nothing else. The silence was deafening.

"What do you think? Are you done?" After waiting for a long time, William asked, "Does it fit okay?"

She opened the door once more, and walked out in the new dress William had bought her.

It was red, and accentuated her beautiful figure.

"Okay, what made you go out and buy me a dress?"

"I ruined yours last night. This is a new one. Do you like it? Is it nice? I can get a different one if you want." William rubbed his nose.

"It's okay." This dress must be very expensive. She hadn't taken off the tag yet. She could make a tidy sum if she sold it.

William looked her up and down. "Wait a minute," William suddenly said.

"What's wrong?" Mary asked in confusion.

"Well." William leaned forward, raised his right hand to loosen her ponytail. His movements were natural.

Her beautiful black hair spilled down her shoulders.

William raised his eyebrows with satisfaction. "There. You don't look ugly in this way!"

Mary was kind of confused at what he was doing, but that last sentence angered her.

"I won't tarnish your noble eyes!" Then she turned and was about to walk into the room.

"Wait, this..." Before he could finish talking, he saw Mary falling towards him.

Mary's eyes widened in fear, and she started flailing her arms, trying to keep her balance. "Ahh!" Mary screamed.