A Shopping Trip

Demetri's jaw clenched as he walked beside Arabelle into the shopping mall. He had never been a fan of shopping, and adding the company of a person he did not like had only made it more difficult for him.

Arabelle seemed oblivious to his anger and smiled up at him with sweet gratitude, "Thank you for accompanying me today, Demetri. I know what a busy man you are, and yet you made time for me."

Demetri only gave a nod of acknowledgement while he paused in the large courtyard of the mall. His good looks and aura earned him second looks from the shoppers; however, he remained unaware of it, standing still, looking straight ahead. If not for his expensive clothing, one would think that he was a security guard accompanying Arabelle.

Arabelle stepped closer and made a faint motion to link her arm with his, but Demetri subtly but smoothly shifted his arm, evading her attempt at getting closer to him. Before she could move again, he said, "Where do you want to go?"