C17 Chapter 16

Richard asked, positioning himself in front of her again.

“ It is not,” Ann said looking at every place, but his face.

“ If it is, then I assure you that we are but only friends,” Richard said.

“ Why?... On the contrary, she is beautiful, and nice, and smart, and... perfect, You might not find anyone like her again” Ann insisted.

“ I understand all that Ann, but I also know..