We all dig in and I enjoy the seasoned flavors of the chicken dish along with the savory tastes from the side dishes. A few minutes into the meal, my phone dings and I unlock the phone screen to see about a hundred texts. I forgot that I haven't checked my phone since the weekend when I ignored everyone. I see all the messages from Samira, Cooper and Andrew, but I stop scrolling when I see 34 texts from Stefan.
I get a little misty-eyed as I scroll through the messages. Each text I read is more and more upsetting.
Grumpy: Baby, please respond
Grumpy: I'm sorry for not telling you sooner, but I'm still the same person. I still care about you so much
Grumpy: I'm falling apart here
Grumpy: Don't hate me
Grumpy: DAMN IT TAMARA ANSWER THE PHONE RIGHT NOW
Grumpy: Sorry for the previous te
