intuition swelled in his gut that she knew a little too much and was falling deeper into the crevices of a world he tried to keep her from. a lie. right from her lips and he knew something like this would slip out. it's a natural defense, especially at this time of night. delicate as she seemed on the outside, inside was a clever creature he could listen to all day if he had the time to spare. it keeps him reeling in for more, learning what else she had to say or what she was so curious about. it's part of the reason why he could not get rid of her cast-iron grip-- whether she's aware or not.
stepping aside from guilt, he knew well enough that naomi never needed someone like him. a show of his hand, his true nature, and perhaps, she'd still never look at him the same. eyes and ears followed wherever she went, not for his own curiosity but for her protection. because god knows the kind of muscle she carries around isn't enough for him to be satisfied with.
miłość. still sweet as always. it pains him to call her out, truly. he shouldn't have to but he remains for a moment, studying each word and gesture. he felt like he knew her well-- it's always burdened in the back of his mind not to trust himself with that notion. things can always change. a heavy sigh passes his lips as he straightens himself out, palms at the edge of the island and a tilt of his head, " naomi, " a gentle warning coming from his voice, " i'm not here to argue with you. let alone force you into doing anything you don't want to do, " leaving his post, his steps were near mute. the closer he got, the softer the rest of him was. he couldn't be firm-- stomach turned into knots and burned a hole where love used to be. at least, where he hopes some remains would lie.
he was close enough to not really overstep his boundaries, itching to hold her hand or even touch her cheek, he speaks lower with defeated eyes, " i'm asking you, just this once-- " his voice was a plea, just above a whisper, " no dealings with any mafia, no cartel-- don't make me beg, цветок. "