CHAPTER 20

Daniel watched as she visibly struggled for words, failing every time to produce something. His smirk graduated into a full-blown smile seeing her antics around him.

" Miss Deloise," He called her, " I'm sorry we had to meet under such…circumstances, " He hesitated a little, lacking proper words to explain his stunt. Afterwards, he continued, " Glad to finally meet you." He reached out his hand for a formal meeting.

Deloise grabbed his hand with both hands and shook excitedly, " Nice to meet you too, sir! I'm a big fan of yours!" She said with sweaty palms, " I can't believe it's you!"

" Glad we cleared that up," he smiled, " you may go now, straight to the Royal Arts," Daniel ordered, and the driver maneuvered the car through the roads, next stop, Royal Arts Academy.

During the journey, the duo spoke on various topics in conversation, each more passionate than the last, they never seemed to run out. Soon, they got to the Royal Arts Academy gates, and Deloise held back tears.

She was