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73 A Night of Surprises
I snatched the phone from Danny's hand when I had the chance. She didn't protest nor say anything. She was just staring at me with a blank expression. She seems so surprised and confused at the same time.
I went to the bathroom immediately and locked the door.
"Hello. Joan here. (pause) I expected it would happen. What does he want? (pause) I can't let him see my daughter. He might take her from me. I will die if that happens. (pause. I'm starting to hyperventilate so I tried walking back and forth in the small room to calm myself down.) What should we do then? (pause) Okay. Yes. (pause) I guess I have no choice but to wait. Please make sure he won't find us. (pause) Thank you. (pause) Yeah, see you soon." I was about to say something when the call ended. He didn't even ask me how I am.
I had to stay in the bathroom for a while. I could see a shadow beneath the bathroom door so I'm sure Danny is trying listen to our conversation. I know she is very curious, and
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