The next line of words got cut off by the ringing sound of his phone. Someone was calling. He slid it out and looked. It was Aspen. 

“ Hello, man. " 

“ You need to return to the table now.” 

“ Is everything alright?”  

“ Well, nothing has been alright lately. " Aspen replied. 

“ What is going on? I just heard that you are—” 

He stopped himself from completing the sentence. Those people were staring at him, most especially the plump gossip of a lady who was very eager to know more about other people's affairs. 

“ Aren't you done with the payment yet?” 

“ I'll be with you...