Ria settled into the couch, her eyes scanning the pages of the book in her hand. The silence of the apartment was a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of her daily routine.
Just as she was getting engrossed in the story, her phone rang, shrill in the quiet room. She set the book aside and picked up the phone, a smile spreading across her face as she saw Oscar's name on the screen. She couldn't tell the exact time she'd started to get so pleased to see his call, but she's been catching herself being that happy recently. Each time he called, she got ready for a lengthy call when she'll be made to laugh.
He never ceased to charm her with his wit and smart mouth.
"Hey," she said, answering the call.
"Hey, beautiful," Oscar replied, his voice warm and teasing. "How's your day going?
