Finally free

Adam said, nodding his head, “I certainly noticed it. That day, there was news of you winning the competition and you being detained on TV. What a dramatic scene!” “If I had known how much winning the championship would cost, I would have given it to you.” Alice joked with a wry smile. She then stood up, nodded slightly to the prison guard, and said, “Let’s go back, shall we? I have things to do this afternoon.” The guard put on her hat and stood up, saying, “Let’s go.” They then walked away, and Adam could smell the rose shampoo in Alice’s hair as she passed by. Watching her back as she walked away, Adam felt less dejected. After coming back to his senses, he proceeded to his office. Alice and the guard had just left the building when the prison guard grabbed Alice’s arm and winked with a sly smile. “What’s the matter?” Alice had no idea what was wrong, but she could guess what she was up to. So Alice patiently waited for her response. The guard pointed to the other building and said,