and still there was no answer. He waited for a moment wondering if she was ignoring him or if

he scanned the room, he realized that she was nowhere to be found. He

he floor. Connel's eyes widened in surprise as he took in the sight of her. He couldn't h

the shower. "What?" She asked, her eyes narrow

," Connel said, his voice low and smooth

ou care?" She asked, flipping her hair over her shoulder. The water dropl

laimed, his eyes w

sked, her voice dripping with sa

your parents so this information will help. They're safe, I got them a place to stay and the

d phone from Connel. She scanned the document quickly. "Than

mily but you can't visit them for now, I hope you

ng with tears. Connel turned to le

" She ca

to her, his e

aid again, her voice

on his lips."You're welcome," he said

ave. She felt grateful, relieved and happy all at once. She quickly

over her. She realized that Connel had visited her parents and he had kep

pent the next hour talking to her family, laughing and crying with them

one something truly selfless for her, something that she would never forget. With a newfound sense of apprecia

informed him that she'll be staying with him. Hearing that Connel already visited

ith a look of surprise on his face. "I came to say thank

off the hair," Connel sa

er a seat, as they sat there Connel poured Ariel a glass of wine and they began to talk. At first the

surprised by his genuine interest in getting to know her

ns and sharing his own experiences. Ariel was stru

Ariel's company. He had expected her to be dull and

alking for hours. She glanced at the clock on the wall a

ing up and stretching her arms. "

my pleasure," he said, his eyes sparkling w

e of gratitude and appreciation. "Thank

was still holding hers. As they stood outside he

cheek. Ariel felt a surge of electricity run through her body an

she didn't know what to do or say next. Connel seemed to sense her uncertai

." She couldn't help but feel a sense of hope and possibilit

knew that she still had a lot to learn about Connell and their marriage bu

refreshed and renewed. She got out of

to be Watson. But to her surprise it was Connel. "Good morning," h

inally, smiling at h

up a little, "great," he said.

citement and anticipation. She coul

ed and there stood a guest. Connel's expression chan

king curly brown hair and piercing green eyes. She was dressed eleg

l asked, irritated,his

musement. "I think we need to talk, Connel

her but before she could blink an eye Connel stepped forward, his ey

cked on Connel's. Ariel could feel tension build in the air. The lady's eyes flicked to

id finally, feeling i

th amusement. "Well,well, well," she said, her voi

Ariel felt uncertain about everything that hap