It is human nature to resist what we think will never work out for us. We fear failures so we do not try; we fear rejection therefore we reject something initially because we do not want to endure the pain.
To Kian, his past experience had taught him that one must stay clear of the heart which is hooked on to someone else. In his mind, René was similar to Alysé. Both were deeply in love and absolutely committed to their relationship. He knew there was nothing but pain in there for him.
Hence, he tied his heart with chain of rational thinking. He told himself that she was as good as married to Victor and that he should discipline his heart. He tied his heart with chains and locked his feelings in the dungeons.
It sure did work. He felt better, temporarily. Work kept him occupied and René too.
"We haven't heard from the minister yet." René informed him. She was getting impatient and nervous.
