Chapter 67

The movie reached its climax, but their personal story had just begun. In the darkness of the theatre, his inner cruelty took a backseat, giving way to compassion and tenderness.
Among the sea of people, Sarah remained peacefully asleep in her seat, oblivious to the commotion around her.
Gently, Kai reached out and lightly brushed his fingers across Sarah's cheek, his touch as soft as a feather. He didn't want to startle her awake, hoping to savour the tranquillity that enveloped her slumbering form. But as the minutes ticked by, his worry grew, and he decided it was time to rouse her from her peaceful dreams.