With their two visitors gone, Eli and Belle let out a heavy sigh at the same time. Their timely reaction made them look at each other and laugh after a few seconds.
"You really needed me to drive her away, huh," Belle commented while cleaning the table in front of her.
"Are you really free this afternoon? I mean, I asked you to stay until I'm done with my work."
"Do you still need my help? I can stay if you want."
"Honestly, my work today isn't really that hard and it isn't very hectic either. I just wanted you here."
"For what?" Eli scratched the side of his face and smiled awkwardly. He didn't know why exactly he wanted her there in his office. "Then, can I borrow your laptop? I actually have some online work that I needed to finish. If you can allow me to work here, I'll stay."
"Deal!" Eli answered right away and walked to get his laptop from his bag. He handed it to Belle without thinking so much about it, not even wondering why he was acting this way.
