Otherwise engaged

Driven by his rational and carnal instincts, Paolo called Sofia late afternoon after he had busied himself doing Tony’s bidding all day.

“Hi” Sofia answered rather warily on hearing Paolo’s voice. She wasn’t expecting to hear from him quite so soon after their earlier call.

“Are you about tonight or tomorrow or over the weekend?” he asked.

“Wow, Paolo, you’re keen! But ‘fraid I can’t. Babysitting duties over at Marcia’s. I promised.” Sofia wanted time distance before seeing Paolo again. She needed to assess the situation. “Maybe next Tuesday?” she suggested, then added, cheekily, “but aren’t you otherwise engaged then?”