Well, running wasn't necessary. It would've been okay if you'd texted

[Tony_M]

Hello,

A: Why are you so red? Have you been running to be on time?
B: Yes, I got sidetracked with another assignment at work, and then I realized that I was going to be late. I had to make up the time.
A: Well, running wasn't necessary. It would've been okay if you'd texted me asking to wait for you a little longer.

Do both "would've been" and "would be" work in the last sentence?

Thank you

 

[jutfrank]

No, only 'would've been' since you're talking about a past action.

 

[Rover_KE]

What is the source of that conversation, Tony_M?

 

[Tony_M]

What is the source of that conversation, Tony_M?

I wrote the dialogue.

 

[Rover_KE]

Thank you. Please state that in post #1 next time.