A buzzing tone grabbed my attention as I reached for my phone. My face caught sight of the anonymous caller, but this time it was a video call. I found it hard to believe he would eventually call, but this was finally the time to confirm things. From the pictures, I had no idea who he was or how he knew me and got my details.
A silent pause came over me as I slowly grabbed the phone and picked up the video call, releasing another sigh. My eyes caught a glimpse of him, but he seemed to be in the dark. I said nothing at first, my eyes trying to catch a glimpse of him in the shadowy background. "Hi," a voice came through, and I guessed it was him.
"Hello," I replied in a whisper, my eyes still searching. "Why can't I see your face? Why the shadowy background? Are you trying to hide somethin
