Chapter 5

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"Hello there, Flora."

  My eyes were glued to the screen. I must have reread the text about one hundred times in the span of a minute. My heart continued pounding away, and I was starting to feel slightly light-headed.

F: "Holy shit, Jake!!"

"Sorry!"

"Oh my..."

  My mind was buzzing, a million and one thoughts racing. I continued typing away like a madman.

F: "Are you okay?!"

"When did you get out of the mine?"

"Did the FBI catch you?"

"I'm sorry I'm flooding you with so many questions"

"I just can't believe it's you!"

"Seriously though... are you okay???"

  I can't help the series of never-ending texts. There's just so many things I have to say. So many things I need to know. But most importantly, I need to know that Jake is okay.


Why isn't he answering me?


J: " :) ... I'm okay, Flora."

"I will explain everything when the time is right."


F: "You're still having to hide then?"


J: "For now, yes."

"I do not have much time. But I needed to reach out to you at least once."


F: "I'm really glad you did, Jake."


J: ":)"


F: "I miss you... so much. "


"J: I miss you as well, Flora. More than I can put into words."


F: "Jake... when will it be over?"


J: "Soon, Flora. Do not worry."

"Soon enough I will put an end to all of this, and we will finally see one another."


F: "And go to the Chinese restaurant? ^^"


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