Michael didn't want to talk in public. He invited Barbara to another, more private place, on the beach, with Clarissa.
"Why do we have to go to the beach?" Clarissa asked.
"Because it's a quiet place," Michael replied. "I just don't want to make any noise. As you wish, my love."
Sitting in the back seat, Barbara was fed up with Michael and Clarissa's intimacy. She quickly got out of the car. She even smoked a cigarette.
Clarissa got out as well. Although she knew Sorream was a free city, seeing a woman smoking was odd.
"Would you like one?" Barbara asked as she offered Clarissa the cigarette.
Michael immediately approached Barbara and snatched the cigarette.
"Don't offer strange things to Clarissa," Michael scolded.
Barbara smiled. She noticed that Michael was a little different. H
