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Erica:

I was home alone with the kids and trying my best to concentrate on my work. Elsa and Ethan were at each other's throats and Elma was not bothering me–surprisingly–but rather, took interest in her siblings’ bickering.

I was worried that they were beginning to have an influence on her. The only thing worse than two squabbling kids was three.

My hands were zipping across the keyboard. I was trying to see if I could finish up the last lap of my work and then stop the kids from taking their fight too far.

One more paragraph!

“And that is why the weekly budget should be in the range of…”

Ring! Ring!! Ring!!

My phone rang loudly and startled me. I gasped and grabbed my chest in fright. I was so engrossed in the work that I had zoned out for a bit.

I glanced at my phone and didn't recognize the number. I ignored it and continued to write. I had to get this done as soon as…

Ring! Ring!

I was frustrated and immediately grabbed the phone. If it was Dante, I was going to…

“Hello?”

My voice