THE GOOD NEWS
Author: Olowoyo David
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
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Silas is sitting on the couch. He is glancing through his phone when Rachael walks into the sitting room. Rachael looks tired and has her face covered with sweat.

Rachael exchanges pleasantries with Silas. Silas was happy to see her. He tells Rachael to go and have a shower and have a nap afterwards. Rachael accedes to Silas’ suggestion. She clutches her bag from the table and leaves the sitting room.

As soon as Rachael is out of sight, Silas gazes at the wall clock. The time is 4:02 PM. He stands up from the couch and walks in the direction of the television. He turns on the television and returns to his seat. He began to gaze at the television screen. He can’t hear the characters' voices properly, so he increases the sound of the television using the remote. He drops the remote beside him on the couch and continues gazing at the television screen. He is enjoying the film.
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