Mia paced frantically in her room, her heart pounding as she stared at her phone screen.
“Why isn’t Iris answering my calls?” she muttered to herself, anxiety rippling through her. “Did I do something wrong? I can’t believe she’s been avoiding me like this.”
With trembling fingers, she dialed Iris’s number once more. The call went straight to voicemail, leaving Mia frustrated and worried. What if something had happened to their friendship? Her chest tightened, imagining all the worst possibilities.
Maybe she just needs some space, Mia thought, but the silence from Iris gnawed at her. Unable to hold back, she typed out a text:
Hey Iris, it’s me. I’ve been trying to reach you for days. Is everything okay? Did I do something to offend you?
Mia hit send and stared at her phone, waiting, h
