I remained silent, steadying my quivering fingers.
“Nick? Are you still there? Can we please meet up? I need to talk to you.”
Before she could say another word, I hung up, slamming the phone onto the table. The sudden noise made Kent jolt.
His face folded. “What was that for?”
“Nothing.”
“Who the hell was that?”
I didn’t answer, just stared down at my phone, my mind racing.
“Let’s just leave,” I muttered, picking up my belongings and walking away. Kent followed suit without another word.
We got into the car and drove off in silence. On the way, Kent would glance at me severally and shake his head as my phone rang repeatedly and I ignored it.
Since the phone would not stop being a nuisance, Kent instantly swerved the car to a screeching halt.
“What the hell, man?” I snapped, hol
