The boy immediately begged for mercy. "I was wrong. I thought you were sick and were not supposed to be eating candies."
Natalia immediately retorted, "I'm not a patient. I'm not sick."
"Well, now I know. You're not a patient and you are allowed to have candies." Youyou placed his palms together, looking aggrieved. Cautiously, he gave her a wink and said, "Don't be mad, okay?"
Perhaps his mischievous look finally dispelled the moodiness Natalia was feeling. She took a deep breath, raised her eyebrows and mumbled an "uh huh", feigning generosity.
"Alright then! I guess you didn't mean it!" As she spoke, she fixed her eyes on the box of candies the boy was holding. She couldn't bring herself to reach for it, so she used her eyes to subtly remind him to hand over the "candy box".
The boy watched helplessly as her eyes remained fixed on the box.
