Dev did not come down for breakfast.
Ador had gained control over her emotions and was strolling in the lanes of walking street. It was more or less deserted. Very few people at 8.20 am. The breakfast that she ate like an ogre had made her lethargic and feeling heavy. This morning walk though tiring would improve her digestive abilities. She thought, she needs to divert Dev's attention from that horrible, terrible man called Gambo. First of all Dev had no control over his drinks, now if he was into women, then it would be difficult for her to continue this marriage.
As she was enjoying her stroll and the beauty of early morning, the tour operator called her up, saying at 10.45 the James Bond Island tour was planned for the day. The lady on the other end said the car would wait for them till 11 am and move on to the destination. They will go up to a certain point and then there will be a boat to take them to the island. Ador saw it was 9.10 am. She hurried towards the hotel.
When she entered 1105, their room, Dev was brushing his hair. It seemed he had taken a bath. When Ador approached him, he said "Stop right there. Are you trying to take revenge on me? I slapped you the day post marriage and this is how u return the favour? You hit me 12 times you bitch.... "
Ador was shocked. She had forgotten that bitter night because she had started having feelings for this boozer and here he is... with his foul mouth. She smiled and said" Am sorry. But I got tensed, very worked up. I did not sleep the entire night thinking what happened to you. And you or your Gambo was enjoying sex, here, when you came for your honeymoon with me?? How can I keep my cool? But anyways, am sorry for my misbehaviour. The tour operator called. She said the car would come at 10.45 am for James Bond Island tour "
Dev listened to her , and started calling someone. Ador thought, he would cancel the tour but he called Gambo, asking him to join the tour. Ador kept on looking at the brat. He kept the phone.... disheartened. Dev looked up to Ador and said, "they are leaving for Phi Phi islands, so won't be able to join us. Let's go for breakfast, am hungry."
Ador was all smiles... Good riddance to bad rubbish...eh.
She readily put on a 9 to 5 lipstick, hastily kept the mobile in her sling bag. She did carry her Nikon camera and hurriedly put on her straw hat to complete the look of hers.. Dev approved her look with a gentle nod, stashed some Bahts in his wallet with his multi currency travelling card and both left together.