Zara; An accident. Throughout the day, I was just there, present but not really present, my mind overwhelmed by everything at once.After classes, on my way home, Jace called me several times. I didn’t pick up. I honestly had nothing to say at the moment.When I got back to the apartment, Noah still wasn’t home. He hadn’t replied to the message I sent either.My phone vibrated from my bag and I took it out.I glanced at the screen. Unknown number.I frowned. For a second, I thought of ignoring it. No one ever called me from a number like that. But something in my chest tightened, sharp and sudden, and before I could talk myself out of it, I picked up.“Hello?”“Good evening. Is this Zara ?” a calm, unfamiliar voice asked.“Yes… this is she.”“This is the emergency department. Vincent’s Hospital. We’re calling in regards to Jace”My heart skipped.“He was involved in an accident earlier today,” the voice continued, steady and professional. “You were listed as the last number he dialed
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