Lavish Affection

With phone in hand, Clara hurried toward the break room. As soon as she picked up, Kaelen's familiar voice came through, warm and teasing. "Sweetheart, did you get all the gifts?"

The moment Clara heard Kaelen call her sweetheart, her hand involuntarily tightened around the phone.

After taking a moment to compose herself, Clara finally responded softly, "What's with all these gifts suddenly?"

Kael