Anna did not know the way so Philippe led. He passed by some alleys and an unseen side of Paris where the roads were full of portholes. This was a side that would never see the light of the internet. Anna avoided the puddles and walked beside Philippe to match his pace.
She did not know why but something about him made her trust him. Another reason was that she had self defense skills so if he tried anything funny he would be meeting the creator in mere seconds!
Philippe said from in front of her, "Are you tired? I could carry you across."
He said it so simply like it did not involve anything intimate. He spoke like a father who wanted to ease his daughter from too much walk but the thing was that this father was a little too young!
Anna shouted from behind, "No need! I can walk just fine."
