TWENTY TWO

When they got inside, Carlos closed the door behind him, Elaine walked forward and dropped her bag on the couch before turning to face him. He was just standing there, his back resting on the shut door, his arms crossed on his chest, his midnight blue eyes watching her intently, the lantern placed beside his right foot with the light casting a faint shadow on his face, making him look like a night god.

She took in a deep breath and closed her eyes, she opened her eyes as she let out the breath, "I think we should talk."

Carlos smiled faintly to the floor, "yes, but are you up to it now? We can leave it tomorrow."

"No" she shook her head "it has to be now. You deserve to know the reason I'm avoiding you" she sighed "which have been very difficult."

"Elaine..."

"Tom" she interrupted "I don't know why this is happening or why it happened but I'm glad it did, at least, it stopped me from delving deeper."

"What are you talking about Elaine?"

She sniffed and closed he