Venomous Warmth warmth

warmth

Kenan Dragomir

(driving car)

he was going back to the suite,

And while driving, his gaze fell on the sea by him

And when he saw the sea waves, yesterday's scenario of Seashore came to his mind

His hands tightened on the wheel, yet his foot eased off the pedal. His destination had changed—perhaps not by choice, but by something far deeper, something unspoken.

Kenan Dragomir

(stopped car at seashore)

Unintentionally. Unwillingly. Subconsciously... He had come back to this place again.

Kenan Dragomir

(looking around to look for someone)

And then finally-

Kenan Dragomir

(a curve appeared on lips corner when saw her)

Charlotte Aldrich

(feeding bread pieces to seagulls)

she was backing him, but still he somehow recognized her

As she was the only one who was wearing an decent long frock holding flowers in her hands

Charlotte Aldrich

Hey, sorry that was the last piece, I'll come tomorrow with more food for you... (talking with seagulls)

Charlotte Aldrich

Kenan Dragomir

(continued looking at her)

Customer: excuse me, I want one bouquet of lilies...

Charlotte Aldrich

sure Madam.. (smiled warmly at customer)

That smile—so soft, so untouched by the darkness of the world he knew—struck something deep within him.

Kenan Dragomir

(took off his black shades from eyes)

He was standing at a little distance from her, but can see her face clearly

Kenan Dragomir

(slowly taking steps towards her unknowingly)

Charlotte Aldrich

25 Euros... (smiled)

Kenan Dragomir

Hello... (polite tone)

Charlotte Aldrich

(looked at him)

But she instantly looked down at her flowers

Charlotte Aldrich

Good evening, Sir... How may I help you? (not looking at him)

kenan looked at her flower basket, there were only tulips left,

Kenan Dragomir

Umm.. I want these White tulips... (looking at her face)

Charlotte Aldrich

sure Sir...I'll make a bouquet for you... (assembling bouquet)

Kenan Dragomir

*why is she not looking at me? I want to look in her sunnier eyes again*

Kenan felt a strange pull, an unfamiliar frustration curling in his chest.

Charlotte Aldrich

Here, your bouquet Sir... (still looking down)

Kenan Dragomir

How much for this bouquet?

Charlotte Aldrich

25 Euros... (avoiding eye contact)

he gave her 50 euros, and she returned 25 Euros to him...

His fingers brushed against hers as he took the cash, but she remained unmoved, stubbornly avoiding his gaze...

Kenan Dragomir

(took cash while looking at her face)

But she was still trying her best to not to look in his eyes

maybe she deliberately trying to pull him in with this silent defiance? Or maybe she truly was not having the courage to meet his eyes again...

Kenan Dragomir

(exhaled a sigh) Are you upset because of yesterday?

And finally—finally—she looked at him

Charlotte Aldrich

(finally looked at his face)

Kenan Dragomir

(looked in her eyes)

His wish was fulfilled, if only for a fleeting moment. Her eyes, golden like sunlight trapped in honey, met his. But before he could even breathe in that moment, she looked away again.

Charlotte Aldrich

(Instantly looked down)

Kenan Dragomir

(frowned)

He Just had eye-contact with her merely for a second, and he felt like that was not enough to quench his unknown thirst

Charlotte Aldrich

Why would I be upset with you, Sir? we aren't on that kind of notes...!

Kenan tilted his head slightly, watching her.

Kenan Dragomir

Perhaps. But I'd still like to apologize if I upset you… even if it was unintentional.

Charlotte Aldrich

it's fine... (picked her basket)