A STRANGE CALL
902 Words
Sebastian and Elena had a wonderful time together.
Throughout the evening, Sebastian couldn’t stop complimenting her red dress.
“You look beautiful tonight,” he said for what felt like the hundredth time.
Elena laughed. “You’ve already told me that so many times.”
“And I’ll keep saying it.”
“You really like this dress that much?”
“I love it.”
He looked at her from head to toe with a smile.
“But I think you make the dress look even better.”
Elena shook her head, trying not to smile.
“You’re such a flatterer.”
“I’m only telling you the truth.”
She laughed and reached for her glass.
The rest of the evening passed with good food, laughter, and endless conversations. Sebastian kept her entertained with stories about his day, and Elena found herself forgetting about the strange man she had encountered earlier.
For a while, everything felt perfect.
By the time they returned to Sebastian’s estate, they were both exhausted.
The moment they entered the bedroom, Elena kicked off her heels.
“I can’t feel my feet anymore!”
Sebastian laughed. “Come here.”
He reached for her, pulling her toward the bed. They both fell onto the mattress, bursting into laughter.
Elena covered her mouth, still giggling.
“I needed that.”
“Me too.”
She turned toward him, her smile softening.
“I had a really good time tonight.”
“So did I.”
Sebastian reached out and gently moved a strand of hair away from her face.
“I love seeing you happy.”
Elena smiled at him.
“And I love you.”
“I love you too.”
Elena rested her head against his shoulder, feeling content as he held her close. She liked moments like this, when they could forget about work and everything else demanding their attention. With Sebastian, she had always imagined a future filled with love, laughter, and a home they could call their own. She knew marriage would bring responsibilities, but she believed they were ready to face them together. When he kissed her forehead, she smiled and held him a little tighter.
For a moment, everything felt perfect.
Then Sebastian’s phone rang.
He reached into his pocket and looked at the screen.
His expression immediately changed.
Elena noticed.
“Who is it?”
Sebastian stared at the screen for a few seconds before answering.
“I need to take this.”
“Now?”
“It’s important, love.”
Before Elena could say anything else, he stood up and walked quickly toward the bathroom.
He closed the door behind him.
Elena’s smile slowly faded.
She stared at the bathroom door, wondering what could be so important that Sebastian had to leave the room to answer it.
Something didn’t feel right.
He had never done that before.
Not even once.
Whenever he received a confidential call from work, he always answered it beside her. She had never seen him suddenly leave her presence just to take a call.
She tried to push the thought away.
Maybe it really was just business.
Maybe the person calling was important.
Still, the uneasy feeling wouldn’t leave her.
She sat quietly on the bed, waiting.
A few minutes later, the bathroom door opened.
Sebastian walked out.
He looked calmer, but Elena noticed a little tension in his face.
He glanced at her.
“What’s wrong?”
She shook her head. “Nothing.”
He walked closer and sat beside her.
“Elena…”
She looked up at him.
She had tried to ignore it, but she couldn’t anymore.
“Are you hiding something from me?”
Sebastian’s expression changed.
“Why would you think that?”
“I don’t know.” She looked down at her hands. “You’ve never left my side to answer a call before. Not even when it was something confidential from work.”
He watched her for a moment before gently taking her hand.
“It was a very demanding client.”
“A client?”
“Yes.” He nodded. “He wanted to have a video call, and he doesn’t like personal things interfering with business. I didn’t want you appearing in the background while we were talking.”
Elena studied his face.
She wanted to believe him. After all, Sebastian had never given her a reason to doubt him.
“That’s all?”
“That’s all, baby.”
She remained quiet for a moment.
Then she smiled softly.
“Okay.”
Sebastian searched her face.
“You believe me?”
“Of course I do.”
She leaned against his shoulder.
“I trust you.”
He wrapped his arm around her and kissed the top of her head.
“I would never do anything to make you doubt me.”
Elena closed her eyes and smiled.
She believed him completely.
She had no reason not to.
The strange feeling in her chest slowly disappeared as she settled against him, comforted by the familiar warmth of his embrace.
Neither of them noticed the phone lying on the other side of the room.
The screen suddenly lit up.
A new message appeared.
WE NEED TO TALK.
A few seconds later, another message came in.
SHE KNOWS NOTHING.
The screen went dark.
And in the quiet bedroom, Elena continued to trust the man she loves wholeheartedly
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