Just before lunchtime, the landline on Aurora's desk rang, interrupting her work.
"Rory, I'm hungry..."
Alex's weak voice caught her off guard.
She looked at the clock, shocked to realize she had spent too long in front of her computer and had lost track of time.
"I lost track of time. While I immerse myself in reviewing Alvin and the others' work, everything else fades away. Seriously, why haven't you called me sooner?"
Aurora thought Alex might need something after his morning meeting, yet he hadn't reached out to her.
"I chose to allow you some space to focus. It's your first day..."
"Oh, you're incredibly generous, Boss Alex!"
Alex chuckled, hearing her playful teasing.
"You promise to cook for me? Shall we go now?"
"Hmm, let's head to the apartment..." Aurora suggested, ending the call.
Instead of stopping by Alex's office, she chose to head directly to the apartment; she needed to prepare to cook their lunch.
