Eight

Heena saw a text message from her boyfriend. "Dear so sorry about your dad, I know this is hard for you, see you soon," Roy texted

Why is Roy making a big deal out of dad trial? Dad will soon come home. I need to tell him about his soon-to-be son-in-law. Dad must be delighted to learn that Roy cares about him.

Suddenly, she remembered that she had missed calls earlier while she was having her bath. She saw Leah's calls, Roy and an unidentified number. She settled to call Leah first, afterward phone her dad to know where he is at the moment, and then call Roy. The unidentified number was international, so she suspected the caller to be Roy. The minute between when Roy and the unidentified number calls came in was close.

Ring! Ring!! Ring!!! Leah's phone was ringing.

"Hello babe," Leah said

"Hi, I missed your calls earlier. I was…," Heena tried to explain herself, however, Leah grabbed the words from her.

"I understand, I know you are going through a tough time," Leah let out.

"Thanks,