That day, I waited patiently for Annie to return. Four hours passed and I didn’t hear from her. I kept calling her phone and no one was picking up. I panicked. Shit. I shouldn’t have let her go alone. I should’ve at least secretly followed her. Why did I trust her words so much, believing he was going to do nothing to her. I quickly found her father’s number on my phone, my hands shaking as I pressed on the icon. If there was anyone who could find her, it was him.“Hello,” the old man’s bubbly voice came from the other end.I was quiet for a moment and couldn’t say a word. “Nara, is everything okay.”“Uh… no. I… was just calling to ask how you were doing sir.”There was silence for a few seconds then he asked, “Annie is fine, isn’t she?”“Yeah, she is.” I lied, not knowing why I decided not to tell him. But I had already called and he was going to get suspicious. “Annie told me about you just returned from your vacation. Did you enjoy your stay?”“Absolutely, sir. Thank you. I..
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