I had hoped Crew's temper would have been reduced to a soft simmer by the time morning rolled around. But my tentative text, backed by embarrassed regret I'd reacted the way I had, was met with nothing.
Okay then, silent treatment it was. Grrr.
But when lunch came and went with no response-me refraining with the kind of epic restraint that meant agonizing emotional turmoil on my part I could barely function around let alone think through-I finally did the cowardly thing and messaged Jill.
Her reply came as a surprise. He's not here, she sent. Got a call, rushed out of the office early this morning.
Huh. At least maybe he had a reason for not texting me back. Though, again as the day unfolded and afternoon turned toward supper without a word from him I finally caved and sent a second message.
I'm sorry. I love you. Please call me.