Chapter 8 I Want This Cookie

• Chapter 8
• I want this cookie
• As the night faded away with the chirping of crickets Aku wondered if the thick belly man that lay beside her was still her husband- that once enthusiastic verve-filled Sen. Madu that always devoured her in bed, leaving their bedroom smelling of stale sweat of sweat. Her reason for leaving London was busy reading newspaper beside her. Ever since her arrival their cold nights had remained unprofitable without their bed creaking under their weight and moaning that registered their union in their head. She stole a covert glance at him and remained quiet and her quietness did not go beyond smacking of lips and swallowing saliva.