Monday, 25/08
16:00
Glancing at Rachel Finely through the glass, Valerie stood in the hallway and called the number on her phone.
She absentmindedly flicked specks of dust off of Kingston’s shoulder as she listened to the phone ring.
On the fifth ring, the call was answered.
“H-hello?”
Val perked up. “Michael. It’s me.”
“Oh! Hi, Miss Val,” Michael greeted, his tone seemingly ten pounds lighter.
Val raised a brow at his relief. “What’s wrong? Did you think it was Roman calling?”
“Nah, I didn’t know… I didn’t know who was calling. Because this is Kingston’s phone I got here.”
Val nodded. “Right. How are you? Are you okay?”
She crossed her other arm across her chest during the slight pause, waiting for his answer. He seemed uncertain, making Valerie’s own nerves tighten.
“Uh… ye
