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