"You tricked me." René complained. "There was no workshop scheduled, isn't it?"
"Did the message say it was today?" Kian retorted and turned full force of his eyes on her. She staggered a little and he held her hand to straighten her and prevent the fall. "Sit down." he said indicating to the chair next to him.
René took the chair and Kian let out a deep sigh. He eventually asked – "Where were you all day?"
René noticed that his stance and the tone of his voice had changed. It was soft and entreating. When he received no answer from her, he said again – "Were you in the botanical garden?" His voice melted her heart. Was it the proximity or was it his voice or perhaps both, she felt her heart tickle with strange emotion.
"Yes." she replied.
"Why?" he asked
But she did not reply.
"Was it because of what I said earlier?" he said again
