Tell the truth.

“Yes, um, there is actually.” You feel ashamed talking about this with Samuel present but you know you have no choice. “I didn’t complete your challenge, Mark”

“Did you not?” He tilts his head with a small grin growing on his face.

“No. I couldn’t help it.”

Mark crosses the rooftop patio to stand in front of you. He reaches down and caresses your cheek.

“We’ll have to do something about this won’t we?”