Chapter 31

Hearing silence on the other end, Ethan let out a low cough. Snapped out of her thoughts by his voice, Emma realized she hadn't answered him. "Uh, I'm out handling something right now. Can I come back around nine?" Ethan glanced at the clock on the wall. It was only 7:30. So he'd have to wait another hour and a half? Instantly, his mood soured. "Nope!" he shot back without thinking. "Come back now." "Huh? Why?" Emma was confused. Ethan wasn't usually this uptight. "Because..." He wasn't even sure himself, so he just made something up. "Because I'm hungry, alright?" Selena, sipping red wine next to her, nearly choked. What a refreshingly blunt excuse. "Er..." Emma hesitated, glancing at Selena, who waved it off like it was no big deal. With that, Emma gave in. "Okay then." "Mm," Ethan responded, then after a pause added, "Tell me where you are. I'll come pick you up." "What?" Emma blinked, stunned, then gave her arm a little pinch. Ouch, not dreaming. Was something wrong with Ethan toda