The ride back home was even quieter and they maintained social distancing.
Rex didn't bother forcing a conversation out of Rose this time because all his past efforts proved abortive but, there were a few times he opened his mouth and closed it almost immediately which Rose caught from the corner of her eye.
She had plans of telling him about how she felt but, she couldn't find it in her to break his unknowing heart. She would have to tell him the truth one way or another and fast!
She was so lost in her thought that she didn't know when they arrived at the palace and Rex was about to step out of the car! It was either now or never. "Wait! I-I need to tell you something"
His interest was suddenly pricked by her words. He sat down and watched her ask the driver to excuse them.
