When loves speaks

, clutching her portfolio. The business card in her hand confirmed she was in the right plac

was trembling . Although people had bought her paintings before she had

al light to flood the space. It was gorgeous and she could not stop looking at the wonderful interiors all she wanted to do was draw this place

adjusting her tote bag. He should be expect

the elevator. "Fifth floor. He's expecting you." He has

n't just nervousness-it was anticipation. She couldn't wait, it fe

g windows overlooking the city, sleek furniture, and architectural sketches pinned to the walls. The place

ssion warm and calm like a gentle dove. His presence made her feel at ease and she was happy and calm seein

ing and dropping the file

offering a small smile. Or were

ave a seat." I insist . Would you like

adjusted the pleat of her clothes and sat down feel

ell me about your work." I know it's good

ething about Daniel made her want to explain. She was surprised that a client wanted to know more about

ant people to feel something when they look at my work." I don't want them to just

to paint something for me." I know your art will bring life into

nterest, pausing at a charcoal portrait of an elderly woman. He felt the urge to say something, something a

ng." I mean look at it what gave

y. "She raised me." Without her I wouldn'

s if he understood something unspoken.

a moment. "Of myself." Yes I want

t landscapes or abstract pieces. Not

omething different. Something th

almost vulnerable in

as something beneath the surface. A quiet loneliness? A g

she said. "

, satisfied. "How

ll need a few sessions to sk

e," he said. "W

empty canvas in h

led. "Tomo

-

th her sketchpad and charcoal pencils. Daniel sat in a relaxe

be stiff," she said

used to being the s

l have to ge

e had painted many faces before, but something about Daniel's featu

ure?" she aske

creating things. Designing spaces

"Sounds a lo

your work," he admitted. It b

en them, but it wa

looking forward to seeing him again.she wanted to see

mething deeper than just a commissioned portrait. It migh

prepared for. Something that