Chapter 40

Jasmine's pov

I dialed Arthur's number, setting it on a video call. I sat on a chair in the dinning table and wait for Arthur to pick up.

After a few rings, he finally picked up.

"Hey, darling" he waved me cheerfully.

I rolled my eyeballs.

Wait... I rolled my eyeballs at Arthur calling me darling? Why?

Before I normally play along when he's flirting with me, although, I always made sure to draw the line.. but I've never rolled my eyeballs.

"I called to let you know I arrived safely last night, but you didn't pick up"

"Yeah, I was pretty tired and went to bed early" I replied.

He frowned.

"Adele told me you walked home under the rain yesterday, are you ok?" He asked.

I nodded. I wanted to reply him, but my throat felt dry.. so I quickly poured myself a glass of water.

"I'm fine, Thanato took care of me"

"Thanatos?" I nodded. "I thought you hated that guy, why did you let him into your apartment?"

I sighed. I got up, with my phone in my hand, I walked towards the living room...I saw