As Asher and Ryaen got to their residential building, Asher stopped at her door as she stepped into her room, "Would you love to come in?" she asked, her question innocent and straightforward as there was no hidden meaning behind it, no teasing implication, simply a plain offer spoken without hesitation.
"Although I would love to, I can't," Asher spoke as he sighed at the thought of declining a beautiful woman who was inviting him into her room, but he too knew Ryaen's question was simple and straightforward, devoid of any ulterior intent, "when you met me at the balcony, I was resting and taking a moment before I continued my training, but that break is over, I need to dive back into it," he stated with a small shake of his head, his tone firm yet apologetic.
