Slowly, I remove my phone from my ear and hid it behind me. I ended the call even though I didn’t say my goodbyes, I just hope again that Aiden will understand me. I awkwardly stood up with my hands still firmly behind me gripping on my phone tightly like my whole life is depended on it, “Hey, dad. You’re here?” I tried to lift the serious and heavy atmosphere by greeting and acting surprised, but my father’s face didn’t even change. “Who are you talking to, Maia Leticia?” Dad’s voice is stern as he demanded answers. I looked down, “A friend” I answered in a soft voice which made my dad not able to hear it since aside from saying it like a whisper, the distance to the door where they are and to the bed where I am standing is kinda far. “Who?” Dad asked again slightly rais

