Kimberly dropped her handbag on the bed and took in a deep breath before taking off her shoes and putting on her fluffy in-house slippers. She would have preferred to shower and change out of her work clothes into something more comfortable, but she needed the formal clothes to feel in control of the situation.
She checked her reflection in the mirror and applied a touch of red lipstick on her lips before walking out of the room. She stopped by the door when she saw him. She had expected him to be busy looking around the house or touching one thing or the other, but she instead he was seated on one of the couches like he was deep in thought.
She cleared her throat, "Sorry I kept you waiting for so long." She apologized when he turned around to look at her.
"I'm fine. The interior of your house is lovely." He told her politely.
