No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

"Jeez, I'm done for."

That text from Deborah just sat there staring at me for what felt like forever before I finally decided to call her. But no one answered.

Stubbornly, I tried her number again, still nothing. So, I decided to reach out to her office instead.

"Is Deborah around?" I blurted out as soon as the call connected.

"She's on leave," came the unexpected response, halting my breath momentarily. Before I could even ask, the voice on the other end inquired, "Is this Ms. Hudson?"

Surprised that they recognized my voice, I confirmed, "Yes, it's me. Why did Deborah take time off, and for how long?"

"She took personal leave, I think for three days. She's supposed to be back at work tomorrow. Ms. Hudson, you might want to try her cell," they said, still courteous despite knowing I was no longer their boss' fiancée. Worried sick about Deborah, I pressed on, "I can't reach her by phone. Do you have any other way to contact her?"

"No!"

The blunt response sent shivers down my spine. Something was clearly off with Deborah, and here I was, miles away, unable to check on her personally.

In desperation, I asked the person on the line, "It's urgent. I can't get through to her by any means. Could you perhaps visit her place and check on her?" "...Okay, I'll head there after work."

till you clock out. Go now, and ask your boss for leave. I'll

"Alright, Ms. Hudson."

and immediately called Deborah's boss, who, out of respect for my past association with the

though my engagement

family meant that their

way, I turned back to Deborah's distressing message and began typing

picking up calls or

once said nothing matters in life except our own selves. What's making you feel like giving up

you. If you do something reckless, I swear I'll never talk to you

being so far away, I felt utterly helpless and could only

was just sitting

housekeeper arrived. It seemed she had

greeted me warmly without any sign of surprise and even prepared some

terrace upstairs. Mr. Wagner's place has a beautiful setup

somewhat eased my tense

didn't refuse. Sitting idly was only making me more anxious, and