Her question made him look up to give her his undivided attention. “What made you think I’m upset? Maybe you’re repenting for having missed it!” He focused his eyes back on the laptop screen, satisfied with the embarrassed flush on her cheeks.
“You are disgusting!” She got up angrily and sat down at the far end with her back towards him. The attendant served her breakfast and approached him with his.
“Is there anything else you need, Mr. St. James?” she asked with a dazzling smile on her face.
“No, thank you.” He kept his laptop aside and concentrated on his food, yet the attendant hovered around him.
“I’ll get you some water, Mr. St. James.” She returned in a minute with only a bottle of water for him.
“Thank you. That would be all.” Christian felt uncomfortable in the presence
