Party Invitation

“Sorry, I’ve invaded your private napping space…” I admitted jokingly.

“You shall be thoroughly punished…” Ace teased darkly.

Ace laughed teasingly and I began smiling like a fool.

“Are you in your office?” I asked.

“Come,” Ace replied in short before the line disconnected.

…

After spending hours bracing myself for the bad news that was to come, I found myself extremely surprised by the news that Ace brought to me.

“Where did you go off to all morning? You missed out on quite a few meetings…” I inquired.

“Nowhere…” Ace replied.

In other words, it was none of my business. I pressed my lips into a thin line, but Ace didn’t go on explain anything to me. Instead, he changed the topic completely.

“There’s a party coming up that I want you to attend with me,” Ace informed me casually.

“A party?” I repeated curiously.