CHAPTER 35: In the Rain

It was easily the most senseless request. Celine seemed confused. She probably thought he had hit his head somewhere and lost all sensibility.

“Going out when it is raining this hard? Are you sure it’s safe? What if the storm got worse and we got hit with broken branches from a strong wind? You know, in London in the last Storm Eunice, the wind ripped out some roofs and tore down some tree branches. Storms are dangerous.” She was concerned for a good reason. She must think he had lost his mind, which was not far from the truth. He didn’t intend for us to walk that far, just a beach near the villa.

“The rain is getting better. It’s started to drizzle. The wind is not that strong. I think it’s walkable. Can you please accompany me out?”

Martin gave her a pleading look. He learned from the best; he learned that look from her, and he hoped it worked. Yes, he didn’t have to wait long. The look worked as expected. Although she seemed perplexed, Celine reluctantly let hi