Hidden Strength

While Luke conversed with his clients Ella remained back, standing opposite to Lee. She kept watching him out of the corner of her eye while listening intently to anything that he might say or mumble. Her face showed a permanent scowl at the prospect of the kid getting close to her man.

She hated the thought of having someone intruding on their special vacation together. Especially someone she had only just met today. If not for Luke's intervention she would have already crushed the poor boy's spirit for good after his first introduction.

Sweat began to form around Lee's brow as if sensing her disapproval. He dared not gaze in her direction in fear of being torn asunder by her sharp tongue. Instead he focused his attention towards Luke and began to fidget with his sleeves in an attempt to hide away his uneasiness.

Ella watched him closely as he continued to move his hands through his sleeves repeatedly and she could feel her anger slowly fading away.

*Huff* "What am I doing? This
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