We walked through the large, main automatic doors, hoping they didn’t follow, then once we were inside Abe suddenly pulled me aside to a quieter corner in the large entrance.
I felt dismayed, like my fame was ruining our time together already, but he just smiled at me. I found it hard to smile back but couldn’t resist feeling anything but love for this beloved one before me as he lifted my chin gently with his hand so our eyes met.
“Kira, you are so-” Abe started, almost looking amused or intrigued again. What was that expression of his? I hadn’t yet figured that one out…but I had a quiet feeling it was one of passion.
I couldn’t help longing for him in this moment... Instead I asked softly, “Is it the fame that’s part of what you find so intriguing?”
“Well, I can only be honest.”
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