Besotted novel Chapter 44

I hurried back to my room but stopped by the store nearby to my room to buy some sheets and crafting items. As I carried it back to my room, I texted Caleb letting him know that I can't be with him today and he shouldn't come to pick me up as we had planned. I waited for his reply but since he didn't reply, I hurried back to my room wanting to start my design.

I don't even have any preplanned idea of how my design would look like. It was a rare occasion for me but still, I couldn't think of anything. I was already out of ideas and had zero inspiration. It was already seven in the evening as I got out of the bathroom and set my stuff on the study table ready to start with my design.

My thoughts drifted back to Caleb and I checked my mobile to find no response from him. A scowl formed on my face as I gritted my teeth with annoyance and slammed the phone back on the table picking up the pencil.

Where the hell is he?

And when the hell am I so annoyed?

It's alright if he doesn't reply. He can't stick to me 24x7.

A sigh escaped my mouth as I thought about the design I would like to draw. Some minutes passed by and still, I was sans of any ideas as I leaned back in the chair tapping my forehead thinking about designs. But it was clear to me that I would go for a Filigree jewelry design. But nothing comes into my mind as I thought of it.

I searched the internet hoping for inspirations but all I found was common and easy designs. It was why I was so different. I designed what no one could ever think of and nothing on the internet seemed to inspire me and I ended up keeping the phone down aggravated.

Just how can I forget about the assignment in the first place?

I should have started the drawing earlier.

Damn it! I can't think of anything.

The ringing of my phone got my attention as I picked it up only to find the caller displaying Caleb. A smile instantly made its way up on my face as I picked it up.

"Sang, I'm sorry I couldn't reply. I was in a meeting," he said from the other side as I smiled. Of course, he was in a meeting.

"It's alright,"

"I will be under your building in two minutes. Can you come down? I have to talk to you," he said and I furrowed at him.

"Caleb I'm really busy right now, I am working on my assignment and I haven't even started my drawing. I will be doomed. I can't spare to lose more time because the deadline for submission is near."

"I promise, I won't take long. I am in a hurry myself. Please be there," he said and before I could answer him he hung up on me as I sighed looking at the phone and back at the plain paper.

Well, work can wait!

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I saw a car and it stopped right before me as I smiled recognizing the car and Caleb came out, instantly pulling me for a hug. I giggled as I put my hands around his body and he held my waist bringing me closer to him.

"Where were you? You could have at least let me know that you received my message."

"I'm sorry. I was really stuck in a meeting and I was going to text you that I can't be on time to pick you up but then you text me and I was at ease, but I didn't get a chance to text back. Sorry," he said and I got back looking up at him as I gave him a warm smile.

"But you are here now," I said and he smiled pushing my face using his knuckle.

"But I can't stay. I came here to tell you that I need to go,"

"Go? Where?"

"Sang I have to attend an urgent conference held in London. I have my flight in two hours. And I will be gone for probably a week and then I shall come back here for you and again, I have to fly back to the US for work," he said and I saw as his eyes reflected sadness.

That's right. Now I stay in Paris but he has his home and he works in the US. At some point, he had to go back, no matter what. What am I going to do?

How is our relationship going to work out?

I can't leave my dreams in the middle neither will I ever allow him to leave his work for me.

What is going to happen to our relationship?

I had have heard many stories about how long-distance relationships didn't work. Will it affect us too?

"But why all of a sudden?" I couldn't even hide the disappointment in my voice and he understood as his feature soften and he smiled at me.

"I will be back and you won't even know that I was even gone," he said and that made me smile.

"Actually. Its good that you are going. I can concentrate on my assignment," I joked as he chuckled. We chatted for a little more until he left for the airport as I stood there waving at him with a smile playing on my face.