"Can I come see you tonight?" Chloe's voice sounded calm over the phone. But Damien could tell she was far from calm or fine.
It had been nearly 2 days since she last saw him and he knew she'd either be pissed or worried.
However, his voice came in like a thunderbolt. "No," he said bluntly. He hadn't been in the right frame of mind since his previous call. And he couldn't afford her seeing him like this. Uncertain, worried, and frustrated.
"No?" Chloe repeated. "What do you mean?"
"I mean I have a lot going on and I can't afford luxury meet-ups," Damien said coldly.
"I see, didn't know that's what I was - a luxury meet-up." The sarcasm pressed down the weight of her words.
"Chloe, you know that's not what I mean." Damien attempted to clear his intentions.
"Then what do you mean Damien? How long are you going to keep living in this mysterious world of yours, which you never let me in."
"This is not the time for this Chloe, it's not. I just need you to-"
