Chaos

Ariel checks the wall clock for the umpteenth time, before going to the window to check the parking lot, hoping to see Max's car there, but an empty space welcomes her.

She sighs briefly, crashing her back against the wall. It's already past 10pm, and the young man is not yet back from wherever he went to, along with his wife.

"He has a wife, stop being so worried sick about him," She reminds herself as she drags her feet toward the bed, and slumps on it tiredly.

'She's our new maid' she scoffs as his words replay in her head. It still hurts, even after several hours.

The sound of her ringing phone pulls her attention, and she lazily reaches out for it. She quickly slides the answer button when she sees Alex's name displayed on the screen.

"Hey, Alex," She says on the phone as soon as she answers the call.

"Hey, Ariel. Did you get home safely? I've been trying to reach you, but it wasn't connecting," His voice sounds through the phone.

"Yes, I did. Thanks for today," She says o