The voice of a woman, gentle and light-hearted, rang out from the phone.
Tightening his lips, Brian replied curtly, âIâm tied up.
I donât have time.
â
A sweetly persuasive tone Laced the womanâs words.
âBrian, itâs best if you agree.
After all, itâs your motherâs request.
If she were to find out you refused, she would be quite displeased.
â
Mulling over his motherâs potential reaction, a look of helplessness crept into Brianâs eyes.
âJust send me your flight details.
â
âPerfect, see you tomorrow.
â
Once the call ended, Brian stared at his phone, his mind seemingly distant.
She had been overseas for two years.
Was she really coming back?
On the bed, Eleanor looked at Brian with a hint of curiosity.
âWho was that call from?â
Surely, it couldnât be work-related.
His demeanor hadnât been cold or detached.
Brian quickly slipped back into his usual aloof and dismissive persona.
âGet some sleep.
This doesnât concern you.
â
Feigning a sulk, Eleanor implored, âI canât seem to drift off.
Would you mind joining me?â
A shadow of irritation passed over Brianâs face.
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âEleanor, I agreed to stay because I felt guilty, not because I hold any interest in you.
Our relationship is purely transactional.
â
If he hadnât lost his composure that night, he wouldnât have entangled himself with her.
Fortunately, this misguided relationship was nearing its end.
He was on the brink of returning to his regular life.
Eleanorâs gaze Locked onto Brianâs chiseled yet frosty features, her eyes brimming with frustration and stubborn refusal.
Why didnât he find her appealing?
She was just as desirable as Rosalynn.