Chapter 28

“He’s still not answering his calls?” Estelle asked, watching a pacing Emmalia from where she sat, rocking Ryan to sleep.

“No, still no answer,” she told her. “Gideon promised that he would be home early today. He said he was finishing up with work and will be home early, so what’s holding him back?”

“Calm down, maybe he had something to finish up at work, he’ll be back soon-” She paused and Emmalia raised her hand.

“Hey, it’s me...I wanted to ask, is my husband still in his office? My husband? My husband is your boss...Mr. Romero!” Emmalia snapped after the secretary kept asking her questions which only provoked her. “This is Emmalia speaking,” she said, this time in a much gentler tone. “He already left? When?” Her tone went back to its high pitch. “Hours ago? Ok, thank you...No, no problem, it’s fine.” After that, she ended the call, an annoyed look on her face.

“Is he on his way home?” Estelle asked.

“I don’t know.” Emmalia shrugged. “But I doubt it