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

through.”

held up an insulated lunch box in his hand. “Aren’t you going to invite me

of course.” Kathleen promptly

leisurely past the threshold as Kathleen fiddled with the door and

the lunch box in his hand. “I’ve

a

and sat down. “Eat. You must be hungry

and opened

still hot, and it was her favorite

not expect Caleb to

before saying, “It was my first time making it.

His first time?

was surprised. “You can

“You say that like

her utensils and took

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

in many things,” Caleb said coolly.

didn’t know what to

sideways. “You definitely didn’t call me

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

was quiet for a bit. “You need

Kathleen nodded.

you think I’m that shameless? To make you devoted to

know you’re not that kind of person, but I wanted to make

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

looked at

it?”

head, feeling a little flustered.

getting late. I’m going back now.” Caleb did not plan to stay here

Kathleen

afraid of

all, the entire crew lived

send you off.” Kathleen stood

rest,”

was a loud noise

instant, the room became

“Ah!” Kathleen exclaimed.

to the corner and squatted down. She was huddled up and

his hand on her shoulder. His voice laced with concern, he asked, “What’s

trembling so much from

pale. “I’m

be

chewing on her lower

around her. Using his gentlest voice, he said, “I’m here with you now. Don’t be

barely even registered the change in

hand. “When will the power come

sat beside her and turned

will be able to

invitation but grabbed his hand