Sinful Man. Part 55

"I'm curious, how well do you visualize yourself as becoming a member of the Swiss Guard? Have you truly planned it through? Did you constantly fantasize about it before you met me? Were you able to visualize everything that you would do and what your life would be? Or all this time, have you not been advancing towards your goal, but simply clinging to it? Are you actually looking towards the future, or is your claim of joining the Swiss Guard just a defense mechanism when someone asks you what your plans are and you realize you have no idea? What does the future mean for you?"

The fire in her eyes flared back up. "I've always been resolute in my goal, and your tricks won't change that."

Xavier stared her, his face unreadable. "I want to see if that's true. Come on, let's go somewhere more private."

Having paid for their coffees, Xavier took her to a quiet area of the city and sat down with her on a bench.

"I want to see what your future looks like."