Chapter 52: The First Battle

Emily was startled when the phone rang. It was just as well since she had been sitting there for the last several minutes staring at her sketches but not doing much. Her mind had been distracted by the decision of whether to move in with her boyfriend, and now here he was calling.

Byron was so immersed in his film project that he hadn't asked her to visit in several days. He did seem to miss her because he called every day. Emily hoped that no matter what her answer would be, he would still want to continue with their relationship.

"Are we ever going to see each other this week?" he asked when she picked up the phone.

"I'm a little busy," Emily said, "but maybe we could work something out."

"You're not avoiding me, are you?" he queried.

"Of course not. It's just that you have your films, and I have the new clothing lines to make."

She heard him take in a breath in preparation to say something...

"Emily, if you're worried about moving in with me, you don't have to decide right aw