Chapter 6

Bella

I was taken aback when Daniel told me that my painting looked like rubbish, not just because I had never heard someone be so straightforward and harsh in their criticism before, but also because I knew for a fact that his statement wasn’t just him trying to criticize me, it was how he really felt after looking at my work.

I honestly wasn't sure how to react since this had never happened to me before.

"If you believe that my painting is rubbish, could you explain why?" I asked, trying not to sound too defensive.

"I don't understand art most of the time," he admitted. "But I'm willing to listen to what you have to say and try to understand what this painting means to you. Maybe then I can appreciate it more. But keep in mind, I’m not making any promises on this," he added.

"Well, this painting is called 'Euphoria'," I said, pointing to the canvas in front of us. "I created it duri