Frank
I pulled my phone out of my pocket and frowned as I pressed the power button. The screen remained blank. And it took a second for me to remember why.
Audrey.
She had asked me to turn it off earlier today, saying she didn’t want any “distractions” while we spent time together. I had been more than happy to oblige. Anything just to make her happy.
As the phone powered on, notifications flooded the screen. Dozens of texts came right through. My stomach tightened as I scanned the previews, recognizing the names of my friends. And Katie.
“Frank, you never told us Katie is a great cook. The food are amazing!”
“Where are you, man? This is fun!”
“Katie really outdid herself. You’re missing out.”
I clenched my jaw. Audrey’s insistence that I shut out the world suddenly felt less rea
