Anfel, both embarrassed and angry, snapped, "What are you doing sleeping in broad daylight? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
"We're already husband and wife; who's going to laugh at us? Besides, with the door closed, no one would know what we're up to in our own home!" Tini Bazus retorted.
As a nurse, Anfel had plenty of experience dealing with uncooperative patients. She turned around, gently wiping the sweat off Tini Bazus' face with a piece of linen, and said softly, "Why are you in such a hurry? I'm already your wife now; where do you think I'd run off to? Spend some time with me looking at our home, and I promise I'll keep you company properly tonight, okay?"
"Okay, whatever you say." Tini Bazus agreed readily.
Anfel smiled and led Tini Bazus to the center of the house.
On the ground was a small square fire pit. Although it had been cleaned, years of smoke and fire had left the soil inside blackened and compacted.
