ISABELLE was ready to go to bed when her phone rang. Nagtaka pa siya nang makita kung sino ang tumatawag. It was already late at night. Why would James call her?
She stared at the screen of her phone before answering.
“Hello?”
“Nasaan ka?” James demanded.
And there was something off in his voice.
“Sa bahay. Bakit?”
“Get dressed. My driver will come to pick you up.”
Kumunot ang noo ni Isabelle. “For what?”
“Kailangan ko bang ipaliwanag sa ‘yo lahat? We’re getting married soon. You should at least make an effort to spend time with your future husband.”
Nag-alangan si Isabelle. “James, it’s already late—”
“Ten minutes, Isabelle. Be ready.”
Bago pa man makapagsalita si Isabelle, pinatay na ni James ang tawag.
She stared at her phone, feeling a familiar knot form in her stomach.
