Luscious

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"How's he?"

Stace regained consciousness as it seemed he'd been deep in thoughts, standing with his hands buried in his trouser pockets, he was looking out the large window of the living room but now he turned towards the direction of the voice and his eyes fell on April who stood behind with folded arms trying her best to avoid his eyes.

"He'd be fine"

He replied to her calmly . For a brief while they stood before each other without words . She had her face downwards while he just stared at her.

"I am-"

They voiced at the same time. 

"You go first"

He urged her nervously.

"No...you go first..it's fine"

She said finally looking into his eyes. He heaved a sigh. 

"I want to know.. did you really mean those words you said to me?"

He asked her. She sighed too , looking away.

"Stace.. I still love you.. "