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?”

ask me to come?” Caleb raised his

through.” Kathleen

snack.” Caleb held up an insulated lunch box in his hand. “Aren’t you going

course.” Kathleen promptly ushered

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

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

you.” Kathleen was a tad

suit and sat down. “Eat. You

and opened the

was still hot,

expect Caleb

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

His first time?

surprised.

smirked. “You say that like it’s

utensils and took

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

talented in many things,” Caleb

was stunned. She didn’t

at her sideways. “You definitely didn’t call me for no reason. Did you need

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

for a bit. “You

Kathleen nodded.

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

was icy. “I know you’re not that kind

can provide it, you can have it. There’s no need to explain yourself to me, nor will I ask

looked at him in

is it?”

head, feeling a

going back now.” Caleb did not plan to stay

knew what Kathleen was

afraid of

all, the entire crew lived

you off.”

you should rest,” Caleb said

there was a loud

an instant, the room

“Ah!” Kathleen exclaimed.

to the corner and squatted down. She was huddled up

side and placed his hand on her shoulder. His voice

trembling so much

pale. “I’m

“Don’t be afraid. I’m

nothing, chewing

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

registered the change in

grabbed his hand. “When will the

sat beside her and turned on the flashlight of his

generator, and you will be able to call soon,” Caleb comforted her.

not take the invitation but grabbed his hand