Sharing Burdens II

“Why did you stop?” Kaden asked, when he couldn't take the stare anymore.

Storm shrugged. “Nothing much. You seem uninterested in whatever I am saying, like your mind is elsewhere.”

She stood up from her seat, and dusted her skirt. “I had thought that it would be the best idea to come here, and talk, and perhaps get help or solutions to some of the strange problems I’m having, but obviously I am wasting my time. I am sorry for wasting your time, Mr Kaden.”

Kaden balked at that term used to address him, while taking note of her eyes which were getting wet.

“But I will be off now. It won’t happen again.” Storm recited, then turned on her heels, about to leave, when suddenly she felt something , or rather someone grab her from behind.

‘How had Kaden gotten up here so fast?’ was her thought as she turned around and stared at him.

“Calm down, woman. I have never heard any more tale more interesting than what you're telling me. That I am trying to digest them, and possibly making an