In Chaos [ Wattys2016 ]

Caller

I huff and rolled my eyes.

"Can you just help me with my things?? I have someone in my arms right now, in case you don't see it" I said, making funny faces.

He waved a hand like it's nothing.

"Alright." He said, acting to get Marie from me but I stepped backward.

"I'm okay with her, just please carry my things for me." I said.

He rolled his eyes but still followed.

We were inside the elevator when a question pop out from nowhere.

"Why are you here??" I asked him and he shrugged.

"Spill it out, Bren." I warned.

He scratched the back of his neck, awkwardly and sighed.

"I-I just want you to give Celine a break. Well, yesterday... I found out she's pregnant... and I don't want her working. She might hurt herself and the baby." He said, embarrassed.

I laughed and 'tried' to extend my hand.

"Congratulations, Bren. And yes! She will." I said.

His eyes twinkled and shook my aching hand.

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I tucked Marie on her bed before taking a quick shower.

I changed into my nightgown and was about to go out from the room to get a water in the kitchen when Marie's phone rang.

I quickly answered it without checking the caller I.D.

(Marie)

The other line said. If I am not mistaken...

(Marie?)

He called again. His voice is too soft that it ended up being a sad tone.

"H-hello??" I replied, clearing my throat.

He seemed to know who I am because the other line kept silent. The silence killing me!!!

Slightly pissed, I breathed out and gain confidence.

"Speak."

(I-I just want to ask Marie if how was her day.)

"It was fine. She's sleeping"

I really don't know where my confidence came from but...

It's now or never.

"You've been gone too long"

(...)

"..."

(Yeah? I've been...)

"..."

(How are you??)

"I'm f-fine."

(Sure you've been better since that day)

"N-no... Yeah.. I-I mean... I don't know"

I heard his comforting chuckle then it ended in a silence.

(Have you done taking your dinner?)

"Not yet. You?"

(Oh,I'm on my way to my office.  I've eaten my breakfast back at home. You should too.)

"Well, I should hang up now"

(No!.. I-I mean it's okay. No need.)

I felt my cheeks blushed. This guy won't change.

"Stubborn"

He huff and sighed.

(Okay, okay. I'll call you later)

And with that I hung up the call, pursing my lips in excitement.

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Thanks for holding on!! *wave :)