"If it’s like that, then I will go with you." after sorting out her emotions, Diamond agreed to Samantha’s request before continuing, "But first let me make a call."
Samantha heaved with relief upon seeing Diamond agreeing. "Sure, please go ahead!"
Diamond smiled politely at Samantha before taking her phone out of the clutch. She wanted to call Sullivan. As her bag was at his place, she couldn’t just go to someone’s house without giving the other a heads-up.
Besides, he was supposed to come and pick her up. So, it was just right for her to call him and tell him that he didn’t have to come and pick her up, since she might as well go with Samantha.
She shortly found his number and dialed it. the earbud was in her ear already, so she didn’t need to stress herself much.
The phone rang for the first time in a long time before it hung automatically.
’He must be busy!’ she thought as she tried for the second time again.
This time, after a few rings, the phone was answered, making her heave a sigh of relief.
"Dear, how are you?"
[Oh, Diamond ... what’s up? Are you done, already?]
Diamond, who was expecting to hear those sweet endearments of his, was startled for a second. Why was she being called by her full name suddenly when he had always called her either babes, dear or D?
However, she didn’t let that thought wander for as long as she answered. She was being watched, after all.
"Um. Almost done. I have a visitor, so just wanted to give you a heads-up!"
[Oh ... okay. Oh, it’s good that you called. I was going to call you when I arrive but I guess I can say it now!] Sullivan said, his voice seemed to be tinged with fatigue.
He just didn’t sound right, and Diamond got worried.
"Dear, you ... are you fine? Is something going on?" her voice rising as concern filled her.
[Haha ... it’s not like that, really. It’s just that I suddenly received a last-minute gig. One that I can’t decline. I am leaving tonight, so ...]
Hearing that, Diamond heaved with relief. "You nearly startled me. If it’s a gig, then go for it. No need to sound as if you have committed a crime. Anyway, it’s fine and I completely understand!" she said, a smile appearing on her face. f .r e\ewebnov(e)(l).c om
For work, Diamond never hinders anyone from doing it. After all, weren’t they all doing what they loved the most?
[That’s good. I will make it up to you. Anyway, you don’t have to come. I am coming to see you. Since I won’t be available for days, I am bringing your bags. I hope you don’t mind!]
"Not at all. You have saved me a trip. I will wait for you at the hotel then. Just call me when you are here!" she cheerfully said.
[Um. Later, need to drive,] he said before hanging up.
After the call ended; Diamond remained silent for a while. She could tell that there was something that just didn’t sound right and yet she couldn’t pinpoint what exactly.
"Was that your boyfriend?" Samantha’s question came, bringing Diamond out of her thoughts.
Hearing her words, Diamond smiled shyly as she looked at the other. "Hehe, yes," she responded truthfully, beaming like a teenager in love.
Samantha nodded her head smilingly, admiring how nice it was to be young. "You must love him?"
"A lot. He means a lot to me!" as well as Kian, though she didn’t say that aloud.
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