Turning Backs

"If you knew us, then why did you run away?" Mikhail posed a question. 

She cleared her throat and brushed her hair behind her ear, hesitating to answer the question. 

"We will keep all information confidential." Samuel told her once again, "Even from Prosecutor Marco if you wish." He added. 

Mikhail looked at him in confusion, then at the woman. Even after receiving such reassurance from Samuel, the woman seemed to be hesitating. 

"You can report my safety to Prosecutor Marco." She hesitantly spoke while brushing her clothes and standing up. "I had no way to contact him, so," She looked away, trying to avoid eye contact. 

Mikhail narrowed his eyes and slowly looked at Samuel to see his response to her explanation. She was lying, and both the men had caught on. 

"You had no way to contact him?" Samuel raised an eyebrow. "Then how do you explain running away from us upon seeing us? I reckon you recognized me right away."