CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT
(part six)

Tuesday morning — 2:30 A.M.
Czech Republic

Mike set Valerie down to open the apartment door. She stumbled into the living room and flopped on the couch. He helped her out of her clothing then carried her to the bathroom. By what the media called her ‘diva demands’, their plush apartment came with a large bathtub. She dozed against him while he started their bath.

He helped her into the bathtub then stepped in behind her. She rested against him for a while. When she roused, he asked:

“How are you?”

“Very happy,” Valerie said. “I had a great day and this is a dream come true.”

He pulled her against him. They fell asleep in each other’s arms.

Denver Cereal continues on Monday….