Nelson dashed into the living room and Maya followed him. He thought she was going to go her own way after his nasty reaction at the hospital, but she didn't. For a moment he was marveled at her patience. "Nelson" she called. Nelson was about approach the stairs when her voice echoed. He paused, but he didn't look down towards her.Maya stop still for a few seconds and she gulped down the lump in her throat finally gathering the courage to speak. "...I'm sorry" she muttered, with eyes flitting in sobriety. "I beg your pardon" Nelson said. As he placed his hand on the trail, finally turning to stare at her. A huff flew off his face "I don't understand. What are you sorry for?" Maya wished the floor could engulf her at the drop of a hat, because Nelson's question made her heart thump faster - like it was going to fall of her chest. She broke eye contact, digging her fingers into her palms. "I don't have all the time, Maya" "I'm sorry I agreed to attend the event with Carter. I di
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