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Michael’s phone rings and breaks the silence.
“That’s the last thing I need! It’s Daniel. I wonder why he’s calling me now. He mutters at us, then takes the call.
“Hi Daniel, what’s wrong again?”
“But why?”
“Are you joking?”
“No! You always say that it sounds perfect and then you call me back again. I explained to you that I don’t have time for this nonsense. You know I love you, but you have to be more professional and accurate.”
“You always drive me mad!” he yells.
“Fine, fine, I know. I’ll be there in a bit.”
“I’ll be there! Just leave me alone already!” He hangs up angrily.
“Sam,” he addresses me reluctantly.
“Yes,” I reply quietly.
“Listen, sweetheart, there are some unexpected issues I need to take care of. It’s pretty urgent. Could I ask you to wait here for me for a couple of hours until I come back? I need to go back to the studio and record this vocal part I’ve been working on for a month. They want me to send them a pilot; now of all times!”
“Sure,” I immediately nod. “Don’t let me stop you, I’m only a guest. Keep doing your thing. Don’t you worry about me.”
“Avi,” Michael addresses him dully, “can you spend some time with Sam until I come back? I feel bad, living her here alone.”
“Of course! I have nothing else to do anyway. With pleasure.” Avi replies.
“Okay,” Michael faces me, caresses my hair, takes a deep breath, then kisses me.
“I’ll try to finish as fast as I can, okay, honey?” His gaze is fixed on my face.
“Okay,” I reply, feeling like a bashful little girl.
“Avi’s going through a rough patch, that’s why he’s being so weird. Don’t let it get to you,” he adds. “In any case, we’ll continue our ‘journey’ when I get back.”
“Alright,” I smile.
“Alright,” he whispers, kisses my head again, and leaves me with Avi to attend to his business.
Chapter 7
Avi and I sit side by side on the comfy lawn chair. It’s quiet all around, but only for a few moments because one of the other lawn chairs is flies off and falls straight into the pool. Quite unsurprisingly, the water splashes on my pretty dress.
“Wow!” I jump, surprised and upset. “I can’t believe it! Like always!” I shrug, annoyed. “Why do things like that happen to me of all people?”
“I’m so sorry,” he laughs embarrassedly, “I didn’t mean to scare you, or get your dress wet. Don’t worry, it’s only water. It’ll dry off in no time. By the way,” he pulls out a black shirt with holes from behind his back. “You can change,” he adds.
“Yes, I think I should. I’ll go change.”
“Here,” he points at a small pool cabin.
I rush there and remove my wet dress. I quickly slip into the shirt he had given me. It’s so pleasant and fragrant.
“I’m back!” I announce to save both of us the unnecessary embarrassment.
“Come over here, sit down and warm up,” he gestures at the seat next to him.
