I didn't text Jay again. Not because I was trying to be strong or anything deep like that. I just didn't feel like chasing something that clearly didn't want to be chased. Seen. That was enough information. So I left it. And for once… I didn't overthink it.
A few days later, my phone rang. I stared at it before picking up.
"Hello?"
There was a pause. Then a voice I hadn't properly heard in a long time.
"Anna… it's your dad."
I went quiet for a second. I knew who he was but why was he calling me.
"…Okay," I said slowly. "Hi."
"I want to see you," he said.
That was it. No explanation. No warning. Just that.
I sat up properly. "Why?"
Another pause.
"I'll explain when you come."
I should have said no. I almost did. But I didn't.
"…I'll come," I said.
Going back home felt strange.
