KANE
The reply didn't come immediately.
When it finally appeared, it was short.
Yeah. Just tired.
Kane stared at it.
A lie.
He knew it.
Mona didn't text like that when she was fine.
When she was happy, she sent too many emojis.
When she was excited, she rambled.
When she was nervous, she asked unnecessary questions.
When she was scared, she became quiet.
He typed again.
Can I pick you up this evening?
The three dots appeared.
Disappeared.
Appeared again.