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?” Caleb raised

get through.” Kathleen was

you a late-night snack.” Caleb held up an insulated lunch box in his

of course.” Kathleen promptly ushered

stepped leisurely past the threshold as Kathleen fiddled with the door and the

in his hand. “I’ve made you your

Kathleen was a tad sheepish at

and sat down. “Eat. You must be

down and

was still hot,

expect Caleb to be

twiddled with his thumbs absentmindedly before saying, “It was my first time

His first time?

was surprised. “You

smirked. “You say that like

her utensils and took

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

talented in many things,” Caleb said coolly. “It’s not just

stunned. She didn’t

definitely didn’t call me

asked you to get for me the last time? I need more.” Kathleen hesitated before continuing, “You see, I’m

quiet for a bit. “You need

Kathleen nodded.

self-deprecatingly. “Do you think I’m that shameless? To

response was icy. “I know you’re not that kind of person,

dark eyes were solemn. “As long as I can provide it, you can have it. There’s no need to explain yourself to me, nor will

looked at him in

it?” asked Caleb

head, feeling

I’m going back now.” Caleb did not plan to

knew what Kathleen was

afraid of being

entire crew lived here

you off.” Kathleen stood

rest,” Caleb said

was a loud noise

the room became extremely

“Ah!” Kathleen exclaimed.

corner and squatted

Caleb walked to Kathleen’s side and placed his hand on her shoulder.

trembling so

face had turned pale. “I’m

be afraid.

chewing on her

her. Using his gentlest voice, he said, “I’m

even registered the

hand. “When will the power

beside her and turned on

be able to call

not take the invitation but grabbed his