Chapter 110: I’m here to see you
"Oh gosh, what do I do? Do I answer his call? What if he finds out about us and our plan?" She questioned, her voice laced with fear and concern as a flustered expression masked her features.
"Don’t worry, just answer it. Stay calm, okay?" I reassured her, nodding my head. "Stay calm."
She nodded. Her fingers hovered over the button for a while as she hesitated before she finally answered the phone. "Hello," she greeted.
"What took you so long to answer my call?!" I could hear his loud voice booming through the phone, the words that left his lips were coated with anger. "Are you cheating on me? Is there another man in the house right now?" He accused this time, his words dripping with accusation.
Her eyes immediately widened to the size of a saucer and she gulped inaudibly, panic written all over her face. "No, no, of course not!" She quickly denied. "I’m always loyal and faithful to you. I was just..." she stammered, not knowing what to say.
"The kids..." I whispered to her.
"I was... just putting the kids... to sleep in their room."
He let out a breath. "Why do you sound so anxious and nervous?" He questioned, his tone carrying a sharp edge to it. "Are you hiding something from me? What are you doing?"
"Answer me!" He yelled through the phone when Serena did not answer immediately, startling her as she jumped.
"I am just resting on the couch right now," she answered this time, trying her best to keep her voice steady despite the tears that were glistening in the brim of her eyes. "Nothing much. How are you doing? How’s your trip so far?" She asked, quickly changing the topic.
"It’s been good. Exhausting but all is good," he answered calmly now. "Anyway, I called to tell you that the trip has been extended by another day. So I won’t be back until next Sunday."