Chapter 10. Do You Like Me?

The next morning Violet woke up early and took a shower. She had decided that she would go to Lucas's Santa Monica house and start afresh. At least it was better than going back to her apartment and living in constant fear.

She made some coffee and sat down, sipping the delicious delicacy. She didn't have any beverage at her humble home and getting to sip coffee in the morning was a luxury for her.

Lucas came in and sat down with his head lying down on the table. She went to get him coffee. Placing the coffee in front of him, she sat down to sip her own. He looked at his coffee and sipped, avoiding looking at her. She felt guilty for hurting him.

"Lucas, I'm sorry," she said, sincerely, feeling bad for her own insecurities. Lucas stared at her as if he couldn't believe his own ears.

"What did you say?" he asked, incredulously.

"I said I'm sorry, " she repeated, looking into his blue eyes.

"No before that," he prompted. He wanted to hear her s