Book Two: Branch One Hundred and Sixteen

What do you want to say?" Joshua said leading her into one of the rest areas. He chose the most secluded one that was used by the VIP clients of the gym.

"Can I at least get a cup of water?" she asked going towards the water dispenser. She stood there for some time trying to gather her thoughts.

She was not even sure she was fully prepared for that interaction. She knew she needed to have him pity her if he did not pity her then there would be no way for her to gain access to him.

"You have limited time and yet you have spent it all trying to get a cup of water," He said clenching his whole body.

"What?" she said as if she was flustered and moved to him with the cup of water in hand. "Are you still mad at me?" she asked trying to sound as cute as possible.

"Am I still mad at you ?" he scoffed. That was her worry?

"You have been ignoring me all week" she said blinking rapidly and then taking a sip from her cup.

"I have been busy with work" he said with gritted teeth.

"I understand you