Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 227

I hesitated for a moment before picking up the phone. Before I could even utter a word, Jaylan's excited voice came through, "Honey!"

It was the first time in recent memory he referred to me as such, and it made me a little queasy.

"Honey, are you still there?" His voice was full of tender affection, almost sickeningly sweet.

"Sure!" I responded.

"Darling, I've got some great news for you. Our overseas contract has just been signed! I couldn't wait to call you as soon as the meeting finished. You're the first person I wanted to share this with!" His voice was trembling slightly.

I raised an eyebrow, half-smiling as I asked nonchalantly, "Did it go smoothly?"

"Extremely smooth! Guess which company it was?" He was excitedly trying to keep me in suspense, then blurted out, "It's the Wilson Group! Ha ha... Do you know how big the Wilson Group is? We've hit the jackpot, they have companies all over the world, very prestigious."

Jaylan's voice was practically manic with excitement. I could almost picture his smug grin on the other end of the line.

"Honey, are you still there?" He seemed unsure, asking me repeatedly.

“Why the hell wouldn't I be, considering I was answering your phone?” I thought, rolling my eyes.

"Mhm!" I responded, then added with a laugh, "That's fantastic! It's like the saying goes - after every storm, there's a rainbow." I quoted an old saying, aptly describing my current feelings.

"Ha ha ha!" He laughed heartily. "Tonight we're having a celebration in our company. The arbitrator from Wilson's regional division will be there too. Make sure you dress up nicely, today is a big day for Medsafe Liyah Inc. All of Goldenvale Town needs to know we've reached new heights again!"

"Weren't you always at the top?" I complimented him, my voice neutral, as if I were merely flattering him.

"Ha ha ha... I'll be home soon, wait for me!"