Cast Back into the Crowd
I was at the grocery store stocking up on holiday supplies when my phone suddenly pinged with a friend request.
The profile picture was a scenic shot I'd casually snapped years ago, and I knew right away who it was.
But we hadn't spoken in five years—total radio silence. I had no idea why Marcello Golden was popping up now, so I typed into the verification field: [What's going on?]
His reply flashed up almost instantly: [I'm back. Can we meet? I have something important to tell you in person.]
Something important? As I stared at those words, I found the situation both absurd and amusing.
What could be so important between us after all this time?
I pushed the thought aside, pulled out my phone to scan the payment code for the cashier, and once the transaction was complete, my first action was to block his contact permanently.