She jumped slightly, surprised, perhaps thinking that no one had seen her. She quickly tried to hide the book behind her back, but it was too late. I had already seen it.
"Nothing important," she replied, trying to keep her composure, although a slight blush was beginning to appear on her cheeks. "I was just… checking something."
"Checking something?" I repeated, raising an eyebrow in a mocking gesture. "A romance book? Amelia, I didn't know you had such a… passionate side."
She crossed her arms and gave me a look that could have melted steel, but I wasn't intimidated. I looked back at her with a smile on my face.
"It's not what you think," she said, trying to sound serious, although the blush on her face gave her away. "I just wanted to… find out something."
"Sure, sure," I replied, holding her gaze with a mischievous smile. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Although, if you want, I can recommend some titles.
