Will you still say the same?

Back in the car, as Arwen finished the tea, her phone rang. Seeing Aiden's name on the screen, she answered without making him wait. 

"Hello," she spoke softly, but no reply came even after seconds. Frowning, she pulled the phone away to check if the call had disconnected when his voice finally came through. 

"What's wrong?" he asked, his tone a shade darker than usual. "Did someone upset you?"

Arwen tried to relax as she shook her head. "No, I am fine. I am just on my way back home. Why did you call again?" 

A brief silence followed before Aiden replied. 

"I called to check if you got home safely." 

"Oh, I am still on the way," Arwen answered, her gaze fixed on the empty road stretching before them. "Given the distance, I think it's gonna take longer than usual. But it's fine —don't stay up because of me. You should go rest. It must be late on your end." 

Aiden hummed after a moment, and she smiled, wishing him night.