Lucas held Eva in his arms until they made it to the next store. Eva hardly felt the jostling of the carriage in this position. Once they arrived she felt like she could finally face the world without feeling completely embarrassed.
They had made their way back into the noble's district. It was quieter here. Instead of letting Eva down to walk for herself, Lucas lifted her easily and descended the steps with grace.
"I can walk by myself!" She suddenly felt embarrassed for a different reason.
"And let another shop employee have you running out to me again? I think not. Let everyone see how I spoil you." He kissed her forehead and walked straight into an empty shop that had been waiting for them.
Strangely all of the places they visited today were empty of other customers. It was only now that Eva began to question this. Especially the obviously popular cafe they first arrived at. It would be strange for them to be empty.
