FALLEN

(Calling on Skype)

"He's so handsome" she said, her eyes popped with excitement. Immediately she covered her mouth realizing her statement wasn't meant to be said loudly for him to hear, I'm so sorry that was meant to be my thoughts not words. Philip laughed loudly staring intently at her, outspoken yet coy behavior. It's alright, there's nothing wrong in complimenting a charming man he said, winking at her. Thank you she replied shyly. You're also beautiful he told her. She just could not contained her joy, using her hands to hide her excitement, she had to make sure this time she doesn't spill words loudly for him to hear. I don't know what your friend must have told you about me, Philip was still speaking when Rose replied him, nothing much, just how incredible you are and that you are capable to take care of your own bills and that of another. Laughing out loud, are you being serious right now? Philip asked. Okay point of correction. Yes I can perfectly take care of my bills because I own a company and earn a good income, I have workers I pay and I live alone but I'm not rich, I'm like every other guy struggling out there to put food on their table. Don't get the wrong idea. Rose laughed, it's okay she replied him. You said you're the eldest, how many siblings do you have? Rose asked. Okay, hold it there Miss, I should be the one asking questions not you, Philip laughed. You're the one who asked for my number. Why do you want to be acquainted with me?. I was captivated by what I saw, Rose replied. And what is that? Philip asked. Your pictures with children. It describes you as a man who will be a great and wonderful father, perfect, charming and caring husband and perfect man, Rose said. Laughing out loud, that's interesting, Philip replied her. I love children, so I'm always around them. There was this picture of you with a little baby, you wore the baby carrier and she was sleeping soundly like you're her father. Most men out there won't wear that. Rose said to him. She's my goddaughter, She was four/five months then, whenever the mom comes around and we had business to care for but the baby was crying. I would always carry her like that for hours sometimes throughout the whole day and she won't even cry. She's now 2 years old, Philip told her. Wow that's interesting. I do that a lot with nursing mothers around me who need to focus while working most especially when they're family by family I mean it could be my friend's child. So why are you still single? if you're that good with this. You must be the ladies man, Rose said. Still searching, I really want to get married but I'm yet to find her and I still have some things I need to care for before I settle down moreover like I said I'm not rich. I can perfectly care for my bills but I'm just like every other guy out there, he replied her. I envy those kids, Rose said pouting. Philip laughed at her expression. Jane said you're into fashion, photography and makeup. That's a good one you have going on, Philip complimented. Thank you, you saw Jane's pictures, that's just some of my work, she replied him. They're good, he said. What's your major in school? Financial Mathematics, she replied him. You must be into money then, he said. Who isn't she laughingly replied and he laughed also. So you've been friends with Jane for how long? We knew each other during foundation year but got close during our second year as undergraduates. That was through a friend and since then we've been best friends. She's an incredible lady, Jane said smiling. Yeah, she's good not like the ladies I know. She's got the intelligent fascinating side that attracts you to her from how she speaks, to how she holds conversation and She's very knowledgeable, he added. Yeah you're correct, she replied. Please open your message box, screenshot and send me what you see. I'll call back when you've done so Okay, Rose replied. Hurriedly, she had to change the name she saved on her contact from my love to Philip Kingston. Done, she said. It took you 5 minutes to do that, Philip told her. Yeah, I was trying to send to you here, I had network issues. Smiling, you really don't have to try so hard you know, you were making changes in the name on your contact list, Philip said to her. I wasn't, Rose insisted. I doubt you, he replied her, then suite yourself, Rose told him. Okay then miss, he replied. what's the name in full? he asked. Rose Tilston, she replied. Family's from England?, he asked. Yes, she replied. A name with history, he said and smiled. It's Good night for today. Enjoy the rest of the night, dear. Rose blushed at his words. Good night.

Oh my, how did he know I changed his name? That was a close one, Rose said to herself. He's handsome and totally my type, I am definitely saving his name in my contact as love, my love, she said blushingly. Brought back to reality in front her by her alarm clock, she got up looked round her room and screamed in agitation. So much work, she said looking round, this is so frustrating, my supervisor will definitely roast me if I don't submit tomorrow. Hey, you need rest, Sophie said. Rose screamed in shock, since when have you been there? She asked. Not quite long, you've been on this project for days, you need to rest before you faint, I don't want you to suffer a mental collapse under the strain of this. Plus you need to visit the hospital for checkup. Rose you're pale, Sophie said. I'm worried. I'll be fine, it's nothing, really. Rose replied her. I promise to wake you by 2am. Its just 12am, rest for 2 hours, I'll also set the alarm clock to ring by that time. Hmmm? She said looking at Rose. I really need to rest, Rose said to her. I'll sleep then. Good night Sophie, good night Rose, I hope your thoughts also rest for a while, she said smiling. I hope so too, Rose answered.