Ana stood up.<span style="font-style: italic">"Thank you Ithos"</span>those words still echoing into his mind. She called her friend Nira to come over. The other man followed. They both seemed worried about her. Ithos Tried to explain but before he said anything Ana spoke for both.<span style="font-style: italic">"I have been fine Ithos and I were once friends when I was smaller"</span>she said looking at his side. A gentle and beautiful gaze that made Ithos feel a soft shiver on his spine.<br/><br/>Nira's face took a surprised shape. She must had understood what was going on. She took the man with her and started walking away.<span style="font-style: italic">"You two stay safe"</span>said Nira before leaving the two alone again.<br/><br/>Ithos went close to Ana. His eyes met hers once again. Their faces close. He gently caressed her cheek with his hand fondling tenderly her hair behind her ear. "No, Anahita, I thank you. All these years I've forgotten what is really important for someone. I've forgotten what means to have someone that you... care about" he said taking a big breath.<span style="font-style: italic">"... to have someone that you love" </span>were the words he really wanted to say, but how could he? He wasn't sure if she felt the same. Only a deep voice inside him telling it...