All Too Late

Kathleen said, “I didn’t forget about that.”

“That’s good, then.” Samuel gave her a gentle smirk. “I’m free all the time.”

He went inside shortly after saying this.

Kathleen massaged her sore temples.

Her head did not stop hurting.

She felt really helpless.

I have to make a deal with Samuel tomorrow.

With that thought, she turned around and went back.

Samuel closed the door when he saw her go in, but he was reluctant to draw the curtains.

He sat on the bed, looking at the opposite window, his eyes thoughtful.

The next day, after Kathleen had breakfast, she was ready to go to the set to film when Charles gave her the notice.

“Here, have a look.”

“I’ll read on the way,” Kathleen said.

“The director has instructed the actors to stay in a hotel arranged for by the crew for a few days,” said Charles blandly. “I’ll have someone pack and send your stuff over to you. It’ll be the end of the year soon. I reckon he wants to film more and give you all a proper vacation.”

Kathleen nodded in response. “Got it.”

Charles said worriedly, “I’ll have your meals prepared and sent over to you.”

“Okay.” Kathleen took the notice and went out.

She got in the car and glanced at her phone. Her schedule was full, and she was really busy enough.

When she got to the set, she put on makeup and got to filming. She did not wrap things up until late that night.

Throughout the day, she did not have time to deal with her personal affairs.

After managing to carve out a few precious minutes for herself, Kathleen gave Caleb a call.

However, Caleb did not answer.

Just as she was about to call him again, there was a knock on the door.

Who could it be?

Kathleen went to open the door.

To her surprise, she found Caleb standing there.

“I received your call, Ms. Johnson.” Caleb curved his lips into a smirk.

Kathleen looked at him in puzzlement. “Why are you here?”

you ask me to come?”

couldn’t get through.” Kathleen

Caleb held up an insulated lunch box in his

of course.” Kathleen promptly ushered him

as Kathleen fiddled with the door and

put down the lunch box in his hand. “I’ve

you.” Kathleen was a tad sheepish at the

You must be hungry after a day

and opened the

food inside was still hot, and it was

you.” Kathleen did not expect Caleb

“It was my first time

His first time?

surprised. “You can

smirked. “You say that like

utensils and took a

nodded in satisfaction. “Wow, Caleb! You’ve cooked this

in many things,” Caleb said

She didn’t know what to

call me for no reason.

I need more.” Kathleen hesitated before continuing, “You see, I’m treating your sister’s condition very

a bit. “You need

Kathleen nodded.

“Do you think I’m that shameless? To make you devoted

icy. “I know you’re not that kind of person, but I wanted to make things

can provide it, you can have it. There’s no need

looked at him in

it?” asked

feeling a

now.” Caleb did not plan to stay here for

knew what Kathleen was

was afraid of

the entire

off.” Kathleen stood

you should rest,” Caleb said

a loud

an instant, the

“Ah!” Kathleen exclaimed.

corner and squatted down. She was

hand on her shoulder. His voice laced with

so

turned pale. “I’m afraid of the

frowned. “Don’t be afraid.

nothing, chewing on her

at ease.” Caleb wrapped his hand around her. Using his gentlest voice, he said,

barely even registered the

grabbed his hand. “When will the

and turned on the flashlight of his

has its own emergency generator, and you will be able to call soon,” Caleb comforted her. “If you are afraid,

did not take the invitation but grabbed his