Ethan finished showering, quickly toweling off. He dressed in clean, comfortable clothes and stepped out of his room.
As he walked down the hall, he glanced towards the kitchen. He saw Jason and Cassandra laughing together. Cassandra was wearing a robe Jason must have provided and was busy cooking something at the massive, state-of-the-art stove.
Ethan watched them from a distance, a genuine smile spreading across his face. It was a domestic scene, filled with unexpected happiness and ease. It reminded him of Chloe.
He pulled out his cell phone, checking for notifications. He didn't see any missed calls or texts. "That's strange," he thought. "She hasn't messaged me to say she arrived yet."
Ethan walked toward the expansive living room, his mind still slightly troubled by the lack of communication from Chloe. He pulled out his phone again and scrolled to her contact.
He tried calling her. The line rang several times, then went to voicemail.
