AIDEN
"The number you've dialed is unreachable at the moment; please try again later," the robotic voice repeats for the umpteenth time I've been trying to call Hermione.
It's an hour past the time she promised to arrive for today's event, and a tinge of disappointment sweeps through me as the night wears on.
Raymond notices my mood and approaches me. "Your girl still hasn't arrived?" he asks.
I set my phone down and run a hand through my hair, exhaling frustration. "I can't reach her," I say.
I try to rationalize why she might not have shown up or returned my calls. Perhaps she's occupied or dealing with a personal issue. I recall the last time I thought she'd snubbed me – the hospital had been swarmed with emergencies.
Or maybe she's going through another mood swing and has decid
