Her answering machine picked up the phone

As my heart hammered so loudly I was sure it would be heard over the phone, I waited for her to pick up. One ring, two rings, three rings and then four. I heard the phone pick up and her angelic voice say "Hello." Before I could respond, her voice continued. "I'm not home right, but please leave your name and number, and I'll call you as soon as I can." There was the obligatory beep, and as I began to leave my name and number...