He turned to look at me with a deep and affectionate gaze. Our breathing gradually quickened. I tiptoed and was about to kiss him but I was interrupted by his ringing phone.

He pulled out his phone from his pocket and answered it. I noticed how his expression darkened immediately after he finished the call. The conversation he had with whoever it was at the other end of the line seemed to have brought some unwelcome news.

"There's an urgent matter in the company that needs my attention." He ...