36: Séx hurts

It was late when Maksim finally returned to their room. The lights were still on, and Camilla was on the bed, the cover pulled to her waist. Getting a new phone had taken much longer than he planned. He couldn’t tell her they had destroyed her phone. The only one he had in his possession was the one he took from her at their first meeting. 

“You are awake,” he said. 

“I was waiting for you,” she replied. 

Maksim knew he was supposed to explain his lateness to her since they made plans for tonight, but he couldn’t find the words. Besides, he was late because he had to do something for her. He went to the mirror and ripped off his tie. His wife watched him, biting her lips as if contemplating. 

“Where were you?” she whispered. 

“Out.” 

Her head bobbed. “Did you forget?” 

“No. I got carried away.” 

“Are