Boma was aware of the car slowing down as he parked it by the curb on a busy-looking street. She did not dare to look his way.
Anxiety was already overwhelming her, but she managed to keep her composure and communicate with her father.
Her father sympathized with her over the unfortunate incident and asked how she got the phone she was currently using to speak with him.
Boma explained that a friend of hers from school bought it for her.
"That's good." He said. "Your friend is a male or female?"
"Male." She replied. She was done with lying for the moment. It was not doing her any good.
"Okay. But please be careful and focus on your education. Okay?"
"Okay. Where is Mama?"
"In the bathroom."
"Okay. Please send her my love."
"I will. How is school?"
"School is fine."
"So where are
