Chapter 28: Grave mistake
Ash’s pov ;
Sitting in the passenger seat, I stared out of the window in silence. But it was a calm silence and not an uncomfortable one.
As we drove through the city streets, the sun was slowly beginning to set, bathing the buildings and trees in a soft golden light.
"Why aren’t you talking?" Elijah asked out of the blue.
I couldn’t help but scoff inwardly. "What’s there to talk about between us?"
Since when have we become close enough to engage in casual conversation? Or was Elijah actually trying to have a normal talk with me? The idea seemed bizarre, given our tumultuous history.
"I don’t know," he replied after a beat. "What do you want to talk about?"
I shook my head slightly, staring out the window to hide my discomfort. "I don’t have anything to say," I muttered, feeling the awkwardness settle between us once more.
The truth was, we had never shared a real conversation ever. It was always business, contracts, or arguments. I knew nothing about Elijah outside of work, and I was fairly certain he knew nothing about me as well.
He had never shown any interest in sharing personal details—our interactions were always awkward and aggressive.
Feeling a flush of embarrassment creeping up my neck, I decided to break the silence tentatively. "Then let’s talk about your hobbies if you’re so desperate to have a conversation," I asked in a low voice, almost surprised at my own audacity.