“Drive safely.” Elena said, a dull ache spreading through her chest as she watched Sara buckle her seatbelt.
Sara lifted her head and their eyes met. They stared at each other in silence for a moment before she smiled weakly. “I will.”
Elena could see the sadness in her eyes. “You don’t need to be sad.” She slipped her hand into her pocket and held up a phone. “We can talk whenever you want.”
Sara’s eyes lit up instantly. “No way.” She took the phone from Elena, turning it over in her hands. “Lu gave you this?”
“Yes. I asked him for one and—”
“I’m speechless.” Sara interrupted, still staring at it. “Do you know what this is?”
“A phone.” Elena answered slowly. “Why do you look so surprised?” She laughed nervously.
“Never mind.” Sara handed it back. “I just never thought you would be
