With no explanation, chose the best option from "A" or "B". Samantha is planning a huge dinner celebration for her recent retirement, and she invited Rudy to it. Rudy needs to cancel showing up because of a work engagement that same day.

A: Rudy tells Sam the moment he receives the invitation that he has a work obligation and HAS to go.
B: Rudy calls Samantha the day of and fake coughs into the phone saying he's ill and can't make it, because he's afraid to tell her the truth.
A.