Chapter 233. A Tour
Mauve got to the top of the stairs with Jael’s hand still around hers. She didn’t dare pull her hand away as it was pretty dark and she couldn’t see a thing. The topmost floor was mostly unused so it had an eerie feeling to it.
The stairs leading to the rooftop were at the end of the floor. Jael did not hesitate to lead her across the corridor. He got to the end of the floor in no time and led her up the short set of stairs.
"Stand back," he said as he walked toward the closed door. Mauve could barely make it out in the darkness.
She did as he requested and stood directly behind him as he unbolted the door and threw it open. The door screeched slightly as if protesting but Jael flung it open without effort.
Mauve blinked rapidly as the moonlight streamed in. She didn’t even have to step out to see the bright sky. From the doorway, she could see the blanket of stars surrounding the crescent moon.
The moonlight hit Jael, giving her a clear view of the side outline. She caught herself staring and quickly she looked away.
Without turning around, he grabbed her hand and walked forward. Mauve stepped in line with him as they walked out the door.
He abruptly stopped walking and she hit her forehead on his back. "It’s different," he said.
Mauve stepped out from behind him rubbing her forehead. "You haven’t been here in a full month, of course, it will be different."
She looked past him to the plants around, compared to when he was here there were more flowers. The last time he was here was when she had received the blooming flowers in vases.
He turned to look at her and smirked, "Would you prefer I come here often?" He asked.