C139 REMEMBERING THE MARKINGS ON HER WALLS

Derek soughed in relief as he saw his cousin, Maya, come into the room with a tray of covered dishes.

"About time..." He muttered, adjusting and readjusting himself on a particular spot on the bed, which he had been sitting on for a while, thoroughly expectant.

He had almost gone after her at one point, when his stomach hadn't been able to bear the wait any longer.

"Sorry that I took time..