Not Getting Caught

Grace hurried through the parking lot towards her car, her mind racing with the urgency of returning the missed call. Just as she was about to unlock, her phone buzzed in her bag, and she fumbled to take it out, hoping it was the same call she had missed.

Without hesitation, she breathlessly answered, "Martins?" barely giving herself time to catch her breath.

"Hey, babe," His voice sounded through the phone, his tone gentle with the hint of a smile.

Annoyance bubbled at the sound of his smile, taking away every relief she had felt at the sight of his call. "I called you last night." She said.

"I know. Good morning." He greeted, aiming to dislodge the annoyance in her voice, but she wasn't having it.

"I called you several times, Martins, but you didn't you answer."

Martins sighed, not with annoyance, but rather with patience. "You know why I couldn't take your calls, Grace. I was busy."

"Busy at home?"