Chapter 3

Saved by the bell. Truer words have never been said.

Samar's threatening step towards the maddening girl halted when her cell phone rang loudly.

Maahi seemed to figure her good luck as well because the relief that dawned on her face rivaled the light that dawns on the sky at daybreak. But it was a little short-lived. Looking at the name blinking on her phone Maahi looked torn, then looked at the surly man standing in front of her, only to stare back at her phone. After a split second of deliberation, with a defiant expression, pressed the green button.

"Hey sweetheart," she said turning around for some privacy.

Earth dropped away from below Samar's feet. Sweetheart?

"I was just going to call you," Maahi said as sh