I got a new cellphone from the first store the cab stoped at. Then I also bought a new sim before heading back immediately. After connecting the phone to it's charger, I dialed Beverly's number. It rings for a while before she picked up and spoke first " this is Beverly " Taking in a deep break, I spoke into the phone " hey Beverly, it's Layla " " Oh my God, Layla. Hello, how are you? " " I'm doing good thanks to you Bev, " I smiled into the distance like she was actually standing there watching me " I just got a new number " " Right, right. I've been worried sick. How was your flight? Oh and how are you finding the place? I'm sorry I should've had the place cleaned out cos it's been over a month since the clean out. I just didn't know you were gonna, you know. . . . . ." Laughing tenderly, I replied " everything's okay Beverly, you don't have to worry. And it's a really lovely house. I can only imagine all the beautiful childhood you had here " There's a short silence bef
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