63 Trip to Lake Tahoe - 5

"If you need me for anything," Morpheous's voice lingered for a second, "anything at all, then let me know!" His eyes bore a weird expression, and Caroline could feel him getting all defensive. 

There was something else in his expression. As he was wary of something. As if the air around them was ominous. As if he ...

Before she could nod or say anything, he asked, "Give me your mobile!"

"What for?"

"Can you please give me? Please!" His tone had switched from authoritative to persuasive.

Reluctantly she gave him the phone, and he dialed her number on his phone. Seeing him dial her number, she panicked and tried to snatch her phone back.

"I have your number. No need to call me!"

But her attempt was in vain as he read the caller's name flashing on her screen - 'DO NOT PICK UP is calling…'