I don't deserve this. It happened regardless, so I have to deal with it. She didn't even look in my direction, so it's possible she didn't even recognise me.
But it's not me I'm worried about. It's Jake.
As far as my boss is concerned, I'm sick. Very sick. Technically, that is the truth. I refuse to leave the house today which means Sarah is going to have to take the bus. She'll be late to work, as a result, and I should have told her earlier to give her time, but unfortunately I didn't think that far.
"Sarah?" She picked up on the first ring.
"Hi! Are you outside? I can't see you, you came early today. Perhaps we could get some food first then, even though I already ate breakfast, I'm still hungry so, let's get some Greg-"
"I'm not coming."
"Huh? W-what did you say?"
"I'm not coming. I feel sick."
"B-but what am I supposed to do now?"
"Ask Jake or take the bus."
"Are you kidding? Jake left for work, like 2 hours ago and I'll be late, if I take the bus"
"I don't know, then. Hail a taxi."
"But I don't have money for a taxi!" I could sense her rising frustration.
"Well, neither do I. Take the bus."
"Hannah..."
"I'm sorry. Love you. Bye."
It was only when I hung up I realised something.
I forgot to fake cough.
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Lily
Mystery / ThrillerJake is naive. Sarah is suffering from unrequited love. Hannah is hiding a secret. Lily is new to the town. A fire breaks out and someone dies. Did I mention, there's a serial killer? Somehow this all goes very wrong, very quickly.
