A moment later, a quiet chime broke the silence of the room. I reached into my pocket and saw that my phone had just received a text message. I tapped the screen and saw it was from Derek.
The text read: Hey Ana, I just wanted to let you know that I am heading out to see my family for the entire weekend, so I won't be around the area. Please take extra good care of yourself while I'm gone. If anything happens or if you need anything at all, you should not hesitate to call my number right away.
I quickly typed out a reply, sending him a warm thank you, and then let my body sink back down onto the soft cushions of the couch. He had been so incredibly good to me over the past few days, always arriving right when I needed someone the most. But as I stared blankly at the ceiling, Lily's te
