Ariel POV

"Out!" Maxime commanded loudly.

I remained silent but got out of the car. In front of me was a small house, like a hut. The house of someone I didn't know.

Maxime opened the door to the house. He didn't talk much, unlike before when he often invited me to chat or just listened to my complaints, but now he was completely unfamiliar.

"Go in," he commanded.

I followed him. Once inside, I saw a simple but calm interior. The house had a minimalist design, with only one sofa, a kitchen ...