Chapter 17

Ariela

"Yes, I will. Get in touch as soon as you can." To avoid crying, I quickly said goodbye, turned around, and hung up.

Phew.

My poor heart soon couldn't take it anymore.

I stayed focused on the keypad and punched in the number I wanted. Internally I was fighting for my life to not react externally. How cruel homesickness could be.

It didn't sound once, it was already picked up. "Ariela, you stupid cow called Beno before me. How can you do this to me?"

As expected, she covered everything up and would cheer me up. I turned back to lean against the table and used the same strategy as I answered, "Decency dictates that you call the parents first. Since they forgot about having another daughter, I had to call the mudball inside me I hoped I could talk to Mum like that."

"Ok, you're forgiven. Mom goes first."

"Always." To keep the spirits up, I continued straight away: "Our friends from the north are currently with you.