Chapter 49: Late Night Phone Call

Returning to my apartment, I'm surprised to realise that I have a missed call and a text message from Noah. I must have really worried him if his text is anything to go by.

'Hey Eden. Let me know if you need anything at all. If you aren't feeling up to coming in tomorrow, that's okay too."

It's almost sweet. It's so out of character. He's usually so strict in his expectations. I can't imagine him giving me the day off without good cause and yet here we are. There's absolutely nothing wrong with me but the way he's acting you'd think I was in hospital or something.

I start typing out a response but have to stop when his name lights up my screen.

"Hello?" I answer.

"Hey. Are you okay?" He sounds worried and I can't decide whether I should find it cute or not. I'm not used to people being worried about me, except perhaps my grandma.

"I'm alright. I'm sorry for worrying you," I tell him as I let myself into apartment.

Once inside, with the phone to my ear, I quickly pick up the pile of let