chapter 32

The next day was Sunday, I had woken up to a call and series of text messages from Melissa.

What the hell was she calling me this much for, I wasn’t the one who should pick from the airport or take her home. ‘’Hello.’’ I said into the phone as I picked it up.

‘’I’ve been calling you for God knows how long, what were you doing babe?’’ her voice sounded over the phone laced with absolute frustration.

‘’You don’t tell me when to pick up my phone, do you? What exactly is your point for calling me as soon as you got into town, to come pick you up or what? You’ve been gone for like a week or so and just now you returned I can’t have peace? One text was enough for hell sake, do not bother my line.’’ I yelled into the phone dropping it almost immediately, I was in no mood to listen to her gibberish.

A knock came at my door, ‘’common in.’’ I answered.

Alexa walked in looking at me intently before asking, ‘’Is everything alright? I heard you yelling over the phone.’’ She asked, concern laced in