Page 91 of A Win-Win Situation
"Is everything okay?" I ask, my voice filled with genuine concern.
She sighs and sets her phone down on the table, the screen facing down. "Y-Yes, everything is fine. It’s just some work related issues," she stammers, the pitch in her voice subtly shifting, and her eyes won’t meet mine.
That’s weird.
I pause for a moment, narrowing my eyes as I watch her shift under my stare.
"Really? I’ll gladly help out," I offer, trying to figure out what has caused the sudden change in her.
"No, No. You have so much to do, don’t worry. But I might need to stay at the office a little longer."
"I’ll wait for you."
Anotherdingand her gaze goes to the phone quickly before they meet mine again. This time she doesn't pick it up.
"You don't have to do that. Go home, take a shower, and relax a bit. You deserve it. I won’t stay too long. I’ll just get some things in order with Camille."
Something seems odd; she’s jittery and nervous. Her gaze never meet mine, and I have a sense that something is wrong. But instead of pushing her away even further, I reluctantly agree to let her stay and let her know I’ll send a car.
Leora manages a faint smile, though it doesn't quite reach her eyes. It’s as if she’s nervous.
She’s hiding something.
THIRTY-THREE
LUCAS
Leora never got into the car I sent and she still hasn’t shown up at home. After I got out of the shower, I texted her and told her to be here at six thirty, which she agreed to. Now it’s almost seven and I’m starting to get worried.
Me
Hey, where are you?
Is everything alright?
I pick up my phone and try to call her, but all I hear are severalbeepsand no answer.
Me
I can pick you up.
She hasn’t answered any of my messages yet, and it’s been almost an hour.
Me
Leora, I’m starting to get worried
Answer me!
Then I remember that she told me she would be working with Camille, so I quickly search for her contact information and press CALL.
"Hello, Monsieur Ayoub?"
I skip the pleasantries, my mind only focused on finding Leora. "Can you pass the phone to Leora, please?"
"Pardon? I’m not with Leora. I’m at home." I halt my pacing, a wave of confusion washing over me.
Okay, so she’s probably on her way back home then, but that doesn’t explain why she isn’t answering me.
