A few days after their heartfelt dinner, Lena received an unexpected phone call that jolted her from her daily routine. It was from an unfamiliar number, and as the phone buzzed in her hand, she couldn’t shake the feeling of apprehension that accompanied such surprises.
“Hello?” Lena answered, trying to keep her voice steady.
“Hi, Lena! It’s Jack,” came a familiar, cheerful voice. “I hope I’m not interrupting anything important.”
Jack was an old friend from college—someone Lena hadn’t spoken to in years. Hearing his voice again after such a long time was both surprising and oddly comforting. The nostalgia of college days washed over her, mixed with a tinge of curiosity.
“Jack! Wow, it’s been a while,” Lena said, genuinely pleased but also cautious. “What’s going on? Why are you calling
