“Hello,” his baritone voice sounded after the first ring.
“Hi dear,” I tried to sound cheerful “What are you doing now?”
“Working!” he sounded tired. “How about you? Why didn’t you pick my calls? Is everything okay?” he asked.
“Sorry darling. My phone was on work mode because I needed to concentrate with work. But did you want something?” I asked.
“Well, I originally wanted to pick you up for dinner. Or have you eaten?”
He sounded tired and from every indication he was still working. I didn’t want to distract him.
“Yes,” I lied. “I have already eaten and I know you’re busy. You should eat something too,”.
“Yeah,” he stifled a yawn. “I’ll just place an order now,”.
“That’s great then. Please don’t work too long, okay?”
“Yes boss,” he chuckled “Just go home straight and I’ll b
