(5/n) Eventually I have my mum call me so I can go to the other room and have a good reason to not be interrupted and also give the impression that I'm not really alone. It works for some time, he finishes painting the room and leaves me be. When he's done I loudly say "I'll call you right back"...

(6/n)...to make it clear that the interaction is ending now. He goes to show me the finished room, I say it's great, thank you very much (be friendly because who knows what will happen if he gets angry...) and he asks for a hug and a kiss as thanks. Pulls me in for a hug, but at least I manage to...