Company

Anika put the vegetables aside, cursing, she was starting to get frustrated in her attempt to make dinner, the dark laugh taking her by surprise, the man standing by the counter, the sight of Klaus laughing openly and intently at her... It was impressive, it had been a couple of days since their last serious conversation, but things had improved, they exchanged glances occasionally, and mundane conversations had begun to make their way at the table and in the moments when the man was not in the office.

"What are you doing?" she asked, confused and slightly nervous at the man's attitude, there was still some tension between them, although Klaus had respected her refusal to have sex, she could feel his gaze on her bare legs from time to time, making her feel self-conscious. Klaus's pursed his lips, but she could see the amusement in the way the corner of his mouth was raised in a half smile, the man crossed his arms, looking relaxed.

“I should ask you that,” the man said, pointing to An