Only Sarafina had ever taken the time to listen to things Tabitha desperately wanted to share, but Silas's attention was different. It exceeded her expectations and was fulfilling.
When Silas had expressed his desire to have her photos on his phone, Tabitha paused, looking at him. It felt as if something had pierced her from behind, leaving her utterly surprised.
'Is this what it feels like to be wanted? Is this the attention I've always yearned for from my family and ex-boyfriend?' she wondered.
'I've never felt this happy because someone is genuinely listening and reacting, without any forced pretenses. He looks at me with such interest,' Tabitha thought, stealing a second to observe Silas.
“Is there anything you want, my lady? If you want my lips, I can offer them without any hesitation at all,” Silas said, noticing Tabitha's gaze on him he couldn't quite understand this time.
Was she perhaps admiring him? He wondered.