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20. Roommates to the rescue

Author: Oluwayemisi
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-08-08 21:48:41

Nicole’s POV

“Is this Nicole Harrington?” the caller asked.

“Yes. What’s the matter?” My chest felt stuffy as I anticipated my caller’s next words.

“I’m sorry to pass this news, but your mother passed last night.”

My stomach dropped, and the lights went off in my head.

“No!” I screamed so loud it jolted me up into a sitting position.

The brightness of the room made me squint as I sat up, feeling the duvet roll off my naked body.

“I was just calling to ask about my mom,” I swallowed through the dryness of my throat.

“She’s stable since yesterday night. We’re also doing our best for her. Just try to send the money by the end of the month so we can run some other necessary tests to see the extent of damage from this seizure,” he said, and we exchanged pleasantries as the call ended.

“My mom isn’t dead,” I reminded myself as I set the phone down. It was just a nightmare. But how was I supposed to get all of that money in two weeks?

By doing my best at my job!

I sighed heavily and palmed
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