"You must pay attention to me, Lola. It's not what you believe. It was a low, frantic voice on the other end of the phone, and it was definitely Mia. When I recognized the name, my heart skipped a beat. One of Desmond's closest friends is Mia. I never imagined that someone would approach me with a warning.
For a moment, I drew the phone away from my ear, not sure if I should hang up or keep listening. However, I hesitated because of something in her tone and the intensity of her voice. "What do you want, Mia?" My voice was tight with skepticism as I asked.
"I am aware of your fear. I am aware that you are trapped by Desmond. But he's not who he seems, Lola, believe me. He is taking advantage of you and all of us. She spoke quickly in an attempt to say everything before I dismissed her.
