Chapter 62: Childhood lover

With a broad grin, Alex grabbed his phone and dialed Michael’s number.

Across the city, Michael stood under the warm spray of his shower, preparing for yet another day spent lounging at home. He hummed a tune as he lathered up, but the moment was interrupted by the distant sound of his phone ringing from the bedroom.

“Shit,” he muttered, quickly rinsing off. He stepped out of the bathroom in a hurry, but by the time he reached his phone, the ringing had stopped.

Letting out a small sigh, he picked it up and saw Alex’s name on the screen. A smile tugged at his lips as he instantly called back.

Sitting on the edge of his bed, a towel wrapped around his waist, he used another to dry his damp hair. The call connected, and he greeted, “Hey!”

“Hey,” Alex responded, his eyes flickering toward his laptop.

“Sorry I missed your call. I was in the shower,” Michael explained, still running the towel through his hair.