Chapter20

#Chapter20

I ran a hand down the back of my head. “Sorry about that,” I said shamefully.

He looked everywhere but at me. “It’s alright. Are you ok?”

I nodded my head. “Oh yes, I am fine. Thank you.” I gave him a small smile. The way he had looked at me a moment ago made me feel a bit uncomfortable in his presence now.

Calyx gave me a curt nod. “Good, what had you so distracted?” He asked curiously.

“The paintings on the walls. Some of them are very beautiful.” I said honestly; they were colourful and filled with so much detail; it was like they told a story.

Calyx looked around at the paintings, but one in particular, he seemed to focus on the most “Yes, some of them are, and some…are dark and ugly.” He said in a cold tone.

“True, but so are some people, and yet, they are still admired and cherished.” I pointed out to him, hoping he would catch onto who I was talking about.

“Good point. Anyways, shall we continue to the kitchen?”

Just as Calyx asked that question, my stom