Human relationships are said to be fascinating and complex. Yet, often, it is people themselves who make things complicated.
Most of the time, a complex relationship does not suit the human spirit. It can be argued that simple, primal relationships are the only kind that even the most intelligent people can sustain and endure. Even someone as intricate as Allea has certain qualities she desires in a relationship. And Neonidas undoubtedly possesses those qualities.
Allea's eyebrows knit slightly at Neonidas's words, but it was more an act of assessment than surprise. She was weighing his words, measuring the meaning behind every syllable.
"I still desire you just the same," he had said. It seemed like a simple sentence, but Allea knew Neonidas well enough—he never said anything as just a simple sentence.
Silence hung between them for a few seconds before Allea tilted her head slightly and responded,
"Is that a curse… or a blessing?"