At that moment, Sophia, who happened to return from the dinner, heard the telephone ringing in the living room and answered it. “Hello. Who’s on the line, please?”
“It’s me, Sophia. Aren’t you coming?” Jacob asked anxiously.
“I’m sorry, Jacob. I can’t make it for the event. Have fun!” She smiled in embarrassment.
“Oh-come on! I was looking forward to your arrival. In fact, I’ve been waiting for you to come.”
“I’m flattered to hear that, Jacob, but please don’t wait for me. Don’t forget to have fun,” she replied.
“Sophia, can we grab breakfast together tomorrow morning? I’m leaving tomorrow, and I don’t know when we’ll meet again.”
“Um… Can we talk about that tomorrow?” Sophia was dismayed with her tight schedule. After hanging up the call with Jacob, she returned the telephone to the cradle and let out a sigh.
“It looks like someone can’t wait to go cruising on the sea.” A man’s deep voice was suddenly heard from behind the woman.
A startled Sophia immediately turned around and saw Arthur walking in. She then quickly hid her emotions and replied, “Nah, not really. I’m tired by the way, so I’m going to head upstairs and take some rest.”
As soon as she reached the stairs, she heard the man’s voice from behind her again.
“I’ll meet you at the door in ten minutes.”
With her hand on the handrail, she turned around and asked, “Where are we going?”
“A night cruise.” The man puckered his lips in response.
Sophia’s eyes lit up when she heard that. She then exclaimed in surprise and excitement. “Wait… What? For real? I can tag along too?” The next second, she rushed upstairs, wondering whether she
should change her outfit for the occasion. only to realize there was not enough time for her to do so.
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