“I told you not to come back to me, no matter what happens.

- I would like to talk to you.

"Get out," he snapped.

- I have a friend who wanted to order a painting from you. He will pay as much as you say, it's just that Friday was yesterday, but he didn't find you in the cafe. I did not dare to give him your address, I thought I would talk to him myself.

There was a long silence on the other side. And then he quietly threw "Come in" and I went inside. He met me at the door and didn't let me go any further....