"Okay'' Marvel didn't refuse anymore. After all, it was less risky going out with him than leaving alone. Max nodded his head and went into his room.
Marvel put on the apron and quickly washed the dishes. She dried them and placed them at their right places. She looked at the rice bowls and noticed they belonged to the shelf that was in the topmost part of the cabinet. She stood on her toes and tried to open the drawer and a figure suddenly enveloped her. She turned and saw Max in front of her. He didn't look at her even though she was now facing him. He just opened the cabinet with ease and picked the bowls to place them in. His upper body came close to Marvel and she smelt his after shave. He smelt of fresh peppermint making her blush at their close proximity.
Max placed the bowls back at their original place and looked down at her saying in a hoarse tone ''do you really not remember me, Marvel Nelson?'' his Adam's apple moved up and done and Marvel stared at him confused.
