Chapter Twenty-Five

After breakfast, it was time to head back home. Nina had showered each of them with warm hugs, face kisses and warm cookies. Getting on the boat, Darius finally realised how distant Astrid was.

To confirm his doubts, he decided to start up a slight conversation. “Hey.” He started, sitting beside her. Her uncomfortable shift didn't go unnoticed by him.

“Is there something you want to talk about?” He asked, frowning.

“No.” Astrid replied, her tone sharp.

“If something's bothering you, you can always talk to me.” His form of encouragement was replied to with a scoff.

Astrid looked away from him, staring out at the long stretch of water before her. “Sure.” She said, but Darius could tell that it was sarcastic.

Just when Darius thought that Astrid would never tell her anything more, she turned back to him. “Do you ever plan to fall in love, get married and have children?” The unexpected question threw Darius off course for a moment.

“I'm not sure.” He answered honestly. He saw her ey