“I’ll order something for you,” an offer that he immediately turned down.
“Since it’s already here…” he handed her a spoon and dug in.
She could not possibly refuse since she was the one who brought in the food the first place. However, after a few bites, Rhea put down the spoon and straightened her back, which was enough to grab Aron’s attention. His eyes followed the motion of her hands as they picked a napkin dabbed her lips with it and then finally as she disposed of the paper napkin, he froze his eyes on her face. She once again straightened her back and then looking straight into his eyes said in a single breath “I’m sorry for my behaviour at the restaurant.”
Keeping the eye contact Aron replied, “No, you are not.” Suddenly he did not feel that kindly towards Rhea.
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