Chapter 72: Calling Percival Part 1

After almost an hour, I exited the bathroom only in my robe, my eyes were swollen from tears, and droplets of water clung to my skin. With a heavy heart, I made my way to the bed, grabbing the phone I borrowed from Sammy. I sat on the floor, hugging my knees. My fingers trembled slightly as I dialed the number I had memorized by heart.

The phone rang once, twice, and then a click followed but no one answered first. A sad smile appeared on my lips since I told them that if the call was from me, I would speak first and they should wait for me to speak first. It is for safety purposes.

"Hey," I said softly, trying to mask the weight in my voice.

A familiar voice came through, "Took you forever, kiddo."

I managed a faint smile at the familiar greeting. "Give me a break, Percival. How's Sara?"

Then, in the background, I heard someone approach the phone.

“Dad, is that Florence?”

There was a pause, then another voice, full of excitement, “Florence?! Is that really you?! We we