The Returning Ex

Feeling strung up after all the unsuccessful calls, Sophia was suddenly caught in a trance when someone picked up the phone on the receiving end. Overwhelmed by her nervousness, her mouth stiffened as she failed to speak the words that were forming at the tip of her tongue.

On the other side of the call, John asked, “What’s the matter, Sophia?”

As she tried hard to fight back her tears, she uttered, “What’s wrong with you, John?! Why didn’t you pick up the damn call throughout the afternoon?”

John responded with an affirmative hum and chuckled. “Oh, my phone was on silent mode, so I didn’t hear your call.”

Oh come on! If only I could slip my hand through our screens and give him a slap in the face. Sophia then slowly organized her thoughts. “Tell me honestly. Is there something wrong on your side? Logan called up and told me that Husky is lying in the hospital right now. I heard he is in a critical condition too.”

John answered, “Oh, so this is what it is about. Husky is injured, but he is fine. We don’t know what really happened yet because he is still unconscious, but we believe he was exposed when he was searching for Roselia.” Roselia is now my biggest headache. I’m not really worried about her safety since she is quick-witted, but the only way I can entirely put my mind to ease is to find her.

for a short while and brought up her concern. “Are you in danger,

are here with me,

seemed to ease her mind, she contemplated briefly and asked, “Can you be back early

let out a sigh in response without saying anything. However, Sophia understood what that meant. Then, the man continued to say,

busy with his work, Sophia helplessly said, “Alright, I’ll leave you

smile on his face, he answered, “I heard you loud and

heaved a sigh of relief. Darn it! That nearly gave

the car park. Not long after that, the Second Constance Family returned in their car. Oh, it’s time

soon. So, that means Old Mrs. Constance and I are alone in the house. I guess I finally have a taste