Maya was just finishing a meeting with one of her suppliers when her phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen and froze for a second — Daniel. A frown creased her forehead. He had been quiet since the last time they saw each other, and part of her had hoped that silence would last.

Still, something in her heart made her answer. “Daniel?” she said cautiously.

“Maya,” his voice came through, warm and almost pleading. “I didn’t mean to disturb you. I just… needed to hear your voice.”

Maya exhaled quietly. “Daniel, I told you it’s better if we keep things professional. You can always call if it’s about...