Extra hours

At six thirty in the evening, Scarlett was finally done with her tasks and ready to go home. Already, many of her colleagues had come by to tell her that they were leaving for the day. Yet, Ryke’s office door remained closed. He should have been done as well but hadn’t shown a sign of life ever since Cassie’s visit. Scarlett waited for a few more minutes before deciding to give him a call on the office phone. Ryke did not respond and honestly, she was starting to get a little worried. She stood and went to his door, knocking before peeking inside. She found her husband plunged in work, his glasses sliding down his nose. “Haven’t you finished yet?” She asked with a little frown. “No, babe. Something came up. Actually, I sent you and email just now with a presentation you need to review for tomorrow. You don’t mind doing a few extra hours, right?” Scarlett was confused. What could have happened so suddenly that required extra hours? She didn’t like the idea because she was already so exh