I sat on my bed, phone in hand, contemplating what to say to Xyra. The day had been a whole lot of activity, but now that it was winding down, I found myself craving her company. With a deep breath, I typed out my message. "Hey Xyra, how was your day?" I hit send, my heart pounding in anticipation of her response. A few moments passed before my phone buzzed with her reply. "Hey, Astor! My day was pretty good, thanks for asking. How about yours?" I smiled, relieved that she had responded. "Glad to hear it! My day was alright, just busy with work and stuff. But I'm glad it's finally over. Got any plans for the evening?" Her reply came quickly. "Not really, just gonna relax at home. Maybe watch a movie or something. What about you?" I paused, thinking about how to respond. "I was think

