A Reunion After a Long Separation

"Why didn't you answer my phone?" His voice was warm but carried a hint of cold anger.

I struggled against his grip and straightened up, "Can you not be so domineering? I wasn't in a position to answer!"

I left no room for excuses, who made the rule that I must answer whenever he calls?

"Give me a reason! What reason do you have for not answering my calls?" His tone grew even more intense, "How were you inconvenienced?"

I was momentarily speechless, pressed by his stern command, "Speak!"

"We were discussing business. He had been running around for over 20 days dealing with suppliers and had just come back..."

"What conversation can't be finished over a meal? After eating, you still continued endlessly. Why can't you have more to talk about with me?" His voice carried a hint of grievance.

My mind raced through the information in his words. How did he know we had a meal? Could it be that he...