Thud!
Ashley placed the pile of books on top of the center table creating an audible sound as a result. She threw her tired body to the large sofa and dangled her limbs on the side. A moan of satisfaction escaped from her mouth when she felt the softness on her back.
"Ah... That's more like it."she murmured as she succumbed from the comfort.
She stayed in that position for minutes before turning on her side to get the thick old book. She realized that she would tire her arms again from it and decided that it was best to sit upright and put the book on her lap instead.
Upon doing all that, she realized that it was super heavy. She felt like someone's head was on her lap, not just a book.
She opened the book slowly, the cover page with the initials she saw earlier, greeted her eyes. Then, she proceeded on the second page...which was completely empty.
