189. Stop playing with danger

"I took a tumble down the stairs," Yohan responded.

"Which stairs?" Sara pressed.

"Office stairs. I was in a hurry to catch a flight," Yohan explained.

"You use the elevator at the office. There are no stairs on the floors," Sara pointed out.

"Oh! Forgot. I was at the airport. There..." Yohan hesitated.

"There's an escalator," Sara finished his sentence.

Realizing he couldn't continue with the lies, Yohan opted for the last resort. He reached for Sara's hand, but she pulled away.

"You're lying! Who did you fight with?" Sara demanded.

"What are you talking about? I'm at Fortis. I'm a girl's father. Do you think I'd pick a fight at my age?" Yohan defended.

"This injury tells a different story. Will you tell me, or should I ask Nolan?" Sara challenged.

"Nolan won't spill the beans," Yohan assured.

"Why?"

"He doesn't have a death wish!"

"What did you say?" Sara was taken aback.

"I mean he..