Maximus heard a thudding noise as he entered the room. He ran inside wondering if it was Felixa who fell. But she was standing but she was acting odd standing near the table.
He took a glance at the table to see the books he brought were scattered. It was neatly arranged some time ago.
«Was she reading those books? Did I startle her by entering? She can read if she wants… Ugh! How can I make her more assertive? How can I make her believe that everything is hers to take?»
Felixa composed her crazily beating heart seeing the book she threw not entirely hidden under the table. But as Maximus approached her, she greeted Maximus with a smile.
[I did nothing wrong!]
She told herself again and again. She didn't seek that book. That book found her and it is not her fault. But when Maximus walked past her towards the table, her heart skipped a beat.
"Did you take a look at the books I brought for you, Lexa?" Maximus asked pointing at the books.
