I sat in my study, fully absorbed in my work as usual.
The soft glow of my desk lamp and the steady hum of the city outside set a calm scene.
I was deep in thought over some reports when my phone buzzed sharply on the table. I picked it up and saw a message from Adéle. I frowned at first, her texts always had a way of cutting through my focus.
The message was straightforward: Adéle wanted to meet up at the club. She mentioned she was bored and needed me to make amends for being rude and for not following through on my promise to call her.
My first reaction was annoyance. I thought, "I have a lot on my plate right now." But as I read the message a second time, I realized she was right. I had indeed dropped the ball, and I knew my lack of follow-through had likely hurt her feelings. With a heavy sigh, I typed back a quick reply and agreed to meet her at the club later that night.
