Markus glanced around the conference table. He'd prefer to set his hair on fire rather than endure five more minutes. Joel Littleton was the most obnoxious man Markus had ever met.
Emilia: We have all the information we need. Thank you, Mr. Treiberg.
Emilia stood, as did Nathan and Adriano. Others at the table followed suit.
Joel: (protesting) I have more questions.
Markus was grateful for the out his new friends provided. And he stood as well.
Markus: I have a business dinner to attend. You can email me with any additional questions.
On his way out, he mouthed the words "thank you" to Emilia. She smiled and nodded.
Back in his room, he ordered room service and checked his phone. He hadn't missed any calls or texts. Gemma would likely be asleep already; he wouldn't disturb her. He placed his phone on charge, forgetting it was still on Do Not Disturb.
Gemma picked up her phone and sent a text to Markus. She waited for a reply, but none was forthcoming. He must be either in a meeting or asleep. Yawning, Gemma moved to place her phone on charge when it dinged.
[text messages] Jude: You alright? Gemma: yeah! Gemma: i talked to him Gemma: he's telling my sisters on harvest day Gemma: and coming to tell lydia after that Gemma: and visiting me!!! Jude: Chessie will blow up your phone after she finds out about you Gemma: that's fine by me Jude: Famous last words. She's tenacious. If the two of you ever team up against me, I'm fucked Gemma: i like a man who knows his limitations 😆 Jude: 😂 G'night Gemma: night 🙂
