CH 09. A FRIEND IN NEED 1

Hera was walking down the busy street with Austin. Her eyes were red and all swollen up. It was already afternoon and they still had no place to stay but Hera's hand never released Austin's.

" Mum, where exactly are we going? " Austin asked. He was starting to get tired of walking to nowhere. Hera looked at home, trying to find the right words to say.

" Don't... Don't worry, Austin. I will figure out something. " She assured him. She stood at a spot and looked around for any sign of a phonebooth which she found nearby.

" Hi. " She greeted the aged woman who was attending to the customers at the booth.

" Good afternoon, ma'am. You're here to make a call? " The attendant asked.

" Yes. " Hera replied and gave her the fee. She was directed to where the telephone was fixed to the wall and pressed the number keys before placing the phone in her ear. It rang for a while and it was picked up from the other end.

" Hello. " Anna, her best friend said immediately after the call connec