Chapter 5: Baguio Escapade

Khali: Hi

Sherlock: Hi, how are you?

Khali sat by her bedroom window. As the phone rang, her gaze appeared to be fixed on the world beyond the window, though it was difficult to discern for sure. Sherlock was Khali’s first friend, whom she encountered via text message. Khali has given him the name “Sherlock” as a nod to her admiration for the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Khali: I am OK. What about you?

Within a few seconds, Sherlock replied.

Sherlock: I’m doing just fine.

Khali remained motionless, her gaze fixed on the screen of her phone.

Sherlock: Are you busy? Did I interrupt you?

Khali replied to the message. She needs to talk to someone now because if she keeps thinking about Cassie’s condition, her ability will make her hurt again.

Khali: No, not really. What are you having trouble with, huh?

‘How did he know I was having problems?’ Khali thought.

The moment Khali dispatched the message, scarcely a second had elapsed. Sherlock had responded with the air of so