The persistent buzzing of my phone woke me up from my sleep. Who could it be so early this morning? I wondered as I searched for it without opening my eyes.
After fumbling for a while, I finally found it on the dresser. Without checking the caller ID, I swiped to answer.
Clearing my throat to avoid sounding groggy, I answered. “Hello, who's on the line?” I asked.
My voice, after all I did, still sounded groggy. I'm sure the caller knows that I just woke up.
Silence. Silence was all I got after answering the phone. Is this person kidding me? Was this a prank call?
“Hello!” I repeated. “Is anyone on the line?” I asked, hoping the person would come to their right senses and answer me.
But the answer didn't come. The remnant of sleep disappeared from my eyes as my eyes snapped open.
