After a few long minutes, Henri spoke, in a voice strangled by emotion.
"Good... you should leave now... Thank you for everything... Until next time, perhaps... "
I nodded "No". Surprised, he considered me without understanding.
"What do you mean? No?"
"There is still... Venus..."
His mouth opened, no sound came out. He was amazed.
"But... Venus... Look at the book..."
I looked knowing very well what I would see. The goddess was practically naked. A bit of fabric around the waist, hardly hiding her attractive forms... She seemed ready for seduction.
"I know..." I murmured. I smiled and looked him in the eyes. Blood beat in my temples. I was burning up. Fever consumed me. I repeated gently.
"There remains Venus. I want to take on this last role."
Henri answered nothing. His lips trembled. He did not dare to believe that...