Tuesday Tales - Complicated

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week's word prompt is “complicated”. We are back with Dani in my new Sci-Fi story. 

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Dani gaped at him for a moment. It took a second to plaster a sugary sweet smile on her face. “I’m not sure what you mean.”

He glanced around himself as he scuffed the toe of his shoe on the floor. Clearly, this whole thing flustered him. What made it even more complicated was that they couldn’t speak their mind. It was evident that he didn’t want to say what was in his heart. He was that frightened of what Grarkiel and his mercenaries could do. 

Finally Ezra stilled and sucked in a deep breath. “If you are indeed going on this journey for a once in a lifetime archaeological expedition, then I hope you have the time of your life. I would love to see pictures of your adventure.”

He took a step towards her. Lifting his hand, he tucked a wayward lock of hair behind her ear that she didn’t realize escaped her bun. “If this has anything to do with what is in the books you borrowed, the same ones that I checked out, then stay. I beg you. Stay.”

Dani opened her mouth but nothing came out. Her flabbers were just gasted. Had anyone pleaded with her like this before? None came to mind at the moment. “I…I…”

What words she could muster were cut off by the ringtone on her phone. She blinked herself back to her sense then scooped her hand into the pocket of her skirt to get it. She stared at the screen. “It’s Julian.”

Ezra’s countenance darkened at her words. “Who is Julian?”

“Doctor Julian Miles. He is leading the expedition to Egypt.”

“What does he want?”

“I’m guessing he has information on our trip.”

Ezra let go a heavy sigh. His shoulders slumped as she shoved his fists into the pockets of his jeans. “I guess you better take it.”

“Ezra.”

He gave her one last glance before he shuffled away and disappeared behind a bookshelf.