"Is there anything you want to tell me or should I hand up the call?" Clara asked in a curt tone that startled Alex. How can anyone talk to him like this? 

"I will be returning on the evening flight and will be home before 8 at night" he felt so stupid to recite his schedules to her. Who is she? But alas the damage is done already.

"Am I your maid?" She asked as he widened his eyes at her words.

"You should call Joe and tell him. I don't have anything in connection with your arrival. If you think that I would prepare your food or something like...