9. Sienna

TOBIAS BERNSTORFF

I appreciate a good glass of wine while I indulge in a long, relaxing soak in the whirlpool bath. It has become a habit that does wonders for me after a trip.

I step out of the bathroom and spot a tuxedo laid out on the bed, most likely prepared by my mother.

I dress myself and stand in front of the mirror, carefully combing my hair back. A quartz watch adorns my wrist, and I grab the tuxedo jacket before heading toward the door. However, I pause when I hear the phone ring. I had left it forgotten on the bed.

Before answering, I check the caller ID, but it displays an unknown number.

"Hello, this is Tobias," I answer as I leave the room.

"Uh... hello, it's Tobias."

The person on the other end is hesitant, and I can feel their difficulty in talking to me, but I don't understand why.

"I'm sorry, but I can't recognize the voice. Can you tell me your name, please?" I ask after the person finally answers.

I stop halfway down the stairs, stunned, when I hear the wo