My cellphone rang again. This time it was a new number. No profile picture appeared on the screen.
I let the call go unanswered. I'm not the type of person who feels comfortable taking calls, except from those closest to me.
A message notification came in, "Sapphire, pick up," wrote the number. I furrowed my brow. That means they know me.
The phone rang again. Curious, I picked it up.
"Sapphire," greeted the voice from the other side.
I observed the person, "What's going on, Nika?" I asked with a bad feeling.
"Just wanted to say hi and wish you a good night before bed," she replied with a chuckle. Between cynical and mocking.
"Oh." I tried to remain calm.
"How did you get my number?"
"That's simple," she replied casually. Her expression dismissive.
"What do you really want?" I tr
