Chapter 11

Natalia checked the time and saw that it was already getting late, and Anthonio was not yet home. She started to feel worried and decided to call him.

"Hey, babe, where are you? You said you'd be home by now," Natalia asked on the phone.

Anthonio sighed. "I'm sorry, there's just so much traffic on the highway. I'm trying to get home but it's taking forever."

Natalia frowned. "Is everything okay? did something happen at work?"

Anthonio paused for a moment before responding. "No, nothing like that. It's just been a really long day, and now this traffic is making it even worse."

Natalia could sense the exhaustion in his voice and softened her tone. "I'm sorry you're having a rough day. Just be safe and take your time. I'll have dinner waiting for you when you get here."

Anthonio's expression softened. "Thank you, my love. I'll try to get there as soon as I can."

Natalia hung up the phone, feeling relieved that Anthonio was okay. She knew that traffic could be unpredictable, but cou