[ Alisaie isn't the only one who will be thinking of this night for a long time to come. Once he has some time to properly digest it and more fully come to terms with what has happened, what he's said, he won't be able to stop thinking of that moment, of how close he'd been to...
But no doubt that sneeze came just at the right time. For better or for worse, it wouldn't have been the right time to travel down that path, and now, he can settle back against the pillows, letting his eyes fall shut, his grip on her hand slackening. ]
Okay. [ His voice is barely audible as his eyes fall shut. ] Good night, Ali.
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But no doubt that sneeze came just at the right time. For better or for worse, it wouldn't have been the right time to travel down that path, and now, he can settle back against the pillows, letting his eyes fall shut, his grip on her hand slackening. ]
Okay. [ His voice is barely audible as his eyes fall shut. ] Good night, Ali.
[ He'll be waiting. ]