"You! I'm glad I have a friend in you. Thank you."
Aila lowered her head, trying to hide her flushed face.
"Hey, don't mention it; I can't mention free gas all the time."
Marcus again with his corny joke, was becoming a pleasant normal for Aila. She looked out the car window and felt tranquility amidst the trouble she has to face tomorrow. Her body was so tired that her eyes felt heavy and in no time, she fell asleep.
They arrived at Aila's house; he stopped his car and stared at her. She looked so calm; he did not want to disturb her sleep.
"beep-beep..beep-beep"
Aila was woken up by her Alarm clock. She had a good rest, she felt rejuvenated. Her sleep was perfect except for that weird dream she had...
