You probably already regretted leaving her. Of course, you had a reason, work. — So you had to end what you had.

But now, you missed her so much it hurt. Work was much more tiring and boring without her. You needed to hear her voice.

You drummed your thigh as you waited for her to answer, the fear of her rejecting the call, but also the desire to talk was killing you. Then she answered.

"Hi?..." Claire mumbled on the other end of the line.