Would you like me to help you with that?

We are pressed for time you know!'

I froze on the spot when I heard her.

'Let's just go back to the office. I'm sure this will just go away.

Let me drive your car, it should be able to distract me. Would that be fine?', I told after a slight pause to escape this awkward situation.

'Sure. You can drive. My body is a bit stiff so it's a good thing you volunteered to do so.', Ellen said with a hint of redness on her face.

So we got into the car and put all our things in the back...