CHAPTER 48

Barely ten minutes after Russell disappeared into the bedroom to get showered and changed in preparation for dinner, he came back out with some news that was not very pleasing.

“I need to step out for a quick bit.” He informed me, throeing his coat back on and fixing the collars. “There is some urgent business I need to attend to at one of our warehouses.”

“And since when did you start handling matters like this personally?” I demanded in annoyance. “I’m sure there is someone who can go on your behalf Russell. So why does it have to be you? You just got back, you need rest.”

“I’m afraid not this time. This issue requires my personal intervention. But not to worry babe, I’ll be back before you even realize I’m gone and then i'll rest enough for 5 years..”

“I doubt that very much.” I grumbled esoecially since i knew how much of a workaholic he was. he loved his job and i loved that for him. i just wished that somwhere between his hussle, he woukd find some time to take care of himself a