Vincent’s request came out without a filter and they were both shocked.

Isabella’s face, turning red, moved away and tried to regain her composure. Vincent, puzzled by what he had just said, could not say anything in defense.

The awkward silence enveloped them, leaving each one with a taste of embarrassment and unable to look the other in the eye.

“I am so sorry for that”, Vincent apologized after a while. He pursed his lips and looked at her, sensing her nervousness from her darting eyes “Isabella”

He called, and she steadied her eyes with a fixed gaze at the floor while his body moved toward her and her lips...