She can't wash away the sins. She must know this by now. He has never tried but, if all it took was a bit of water and soap, he would be pure as a saint. Him, the thought was laughable.It was impossible. He wants to shake her out of her stupor. False hope is for fools, or so he thinks. So his father always said.
She doesn't sink completely into the hot water like before, she is only partly subducted. The steams rises; he wonders if she can feel it burn.
"Hello?" she says uncertainly.
Oh yes, she must know of his presence; her friend must have told her.
But she can not feel his presence, or else she just refuses to probe further.
She thinks she is totally alone; but he always watches.
Sorry it's short. Next update tomorrow.