An Almost Date

Seb glanced at his watch for the nth time as his thoughts drifted to Olivia, wondering what she was doing today. He had reluctantly left while she was still asleep that morning, and now, as the day progressed, he couldn't shake the feeling of incompleteness without seeing her. It was irrational, he knew. After all, he'd spent countless mornings heading to the office without so much as a glance in her direction. Yet today felt different somehow, as if his routine had been disrupted in a way he couldn't quite explain.

What the hell! He'd just call her this once. Didn't mean that he was feeling clingy or needy. He was only being considerate. Yes. That is it. He was being considerate towards his wife.

He took a deep breath, mentally justifying his decision as he reached for his phone. With a determined swipe, he dialed Olivia's number, feeling a mix of anticipation and relief as it rang. After a few rings, she picked up, her voice breathless.