Sigh… So Long For A Normal Day

Ethan sank deeper into his couch, one arm resting against the plush cushion while the other held his phone to his ear. 

His morning had been quiet — finally a break from the chaos of managing ATLAS. No photo shoots, no business meetings, no distractions. 

Just a simple plan: relax, eat chips, maybe even take a nap.

But then his phone buzzed.

He glanced at the screen and saw the name Lila flashing. 

He let out a nervous chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck. 

It had been a while since they last talked. 

Between setting up ATLAS and dealing with promotions, he had been swamped. 

And Lila… well, she wasn't exactly the kind of woman who liked to be put on the back burner.

Ethan sighed, knowing there was no way out of this, and swiped to answer.

"Lila," he greeted, his voice casual but wary.

There was a moment of silence, then a dramatic sigh.