Chapter 7

We eventually made it to a home painted blue with around two stories that appeared like a private property but was empty except for us. The location of this house is unknown. As we stepped through the entryway and began to go up the stairs, Eric tightly gripped my arms. The minute he took my arms, I grinned. But I was still unsure of his destination. The outside of the structure seemed a little unsettling, but the inside was really stunning. Don't judge a book by its cover, I should say. There were several pieces of art virtually in every room of the home, along with other images that I was unable to put a face in.

Where are we now? I had a question.

"You'll find out when we ascend. said Eric.

"Uh...Okay.\s"

I promise you'll like it up there. As we ascended the steps, Eric remarked.

Due to the air conditioning, the room was rather chilly and colorful. Despite the fact that the windows were covered with drapes and shot closed, it was gloomy. Although it has a showroom appearance, it really resembles a home studio. So many pieces of art. Are you a creator? I query

"I'm not really an artist; I sketch only for enjoyment and often to decompress my mind. You may relax while obtaining something downstairs or fill your eyes with photos. Eric spoke bluntly.

"I'll do my best.

Indeed, Eric is a gifted individual. Let's go! How could he sketch for enjoyment if he could profit from every one of his paintings? But that was his decision. As I was looking through some of his designs, or should I say artwork, I came across one in particular that caught my eye. It was a painting of a girl that he created using the representation of nature. a vast, untamed field filled with countless trees and birds. Wow! Such inventiveness condensed into one image. You do appreciate the arts. Eric said as he entered the space carrying a bottle of champagne and two glass glasses.

I grin. You have so amazing potential, but you're not using it to your advantage. Why? I had a question.

The trouble is, despite my intense enthusiasm for art, I choose to keep it a pastime rather than pursue it professionally. You see, in most cases, it's best to keep ambitions or skills to yourself than to make them the talk of the town. Everybody is talented, as Erica Jong famously said. The fortitude to pursue it to the dark realms where it leads is uncommon. As he gave me a glass of champagne, Eric quoted. Furthermore, some very exceptional people stated, "Hide not your abilities, they were meant for use; what use is a sundial in the shade? You see, I was drawn to this artwork amid all of your creations. Really, wow! This piece of art has a deep significance. As I pulled out the painting of the girl shown in the shape of nature, I remarked.

That picture does have a lot of significance, in fact. said Eric. You can clearly see my ex-girlfriend in the photo. He kept talking.

Former girlfriend! How did things go between you two? I enquired. Most relationships do not always work out; maybe we were intended to meet. He spoke bluntly.

Eric was aware that his reaction was impolite since as soon as he said it, my eager ears surrounded him; all I wanted to know was what he meant.

I responded, "I don't understand.

"What do you not understand? He queried.

"I added that section."

Which area? He questioned bafflingly.

the sentence in which you implied that maybe it was intended that we meet.

If you took what I said the wrong way, I apologize. I was talking about MaryJane, my ex-girlfriend, said Eric.

Even after he clarified what he had said, I could still see that he really wanted me but lacked the courage to ask me out. His eyes were loaded with a wide range of indescribable feelings. I approached him and encircled him with my arms. He had a pretty warm physique, even with the air conditioning on.

"I can see by the look in your eyes how much you really missed her. I felt comforted.

"Well! We may not have intended to be together, but everything occurred for a reason. As he encircled me in his arms, Eric whispered. We were supposed to meet at my cousin's party, I believe. Added him.

"This is occurring right now, and I can't believe it. Me neither!" I said. I just hope it ends nicely wherever it goes. Eric spoke fervently.

"Sigh...I certainly hope so. Added I

"Are you certain that this is what we should be doing right now? You do have a boyfriend, right? He enquired, "Yes! He doesn't matter, however. I answered.

"Jane, I don't want to do this. I'm afraid I'll offend you or cause an issue in your relationship. Timorously, he said.

Eric, I know you won't harm me. I said.

"Are you certain about this? Eric enquired, "Yes! I gave it a positive nod.

As he carefully raised me and set me on the wall of his own painting studio, Eric began to kiss me passionately, moistening every part of my lips with his tongue. Then my phone rang, breaking up our private time.

"Sigh! Jimmy is here. Timorously, I said.