Chapter 251

I pick it up and I see that I have a new text message. It’s from Jimmy, I remember saving his number when we were at The Lounge.

I open the text and it only has three words.

It reads:

“Quincy, she’s gone.”

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My heart races as my mind conjures explanations for me. Who is he talking about?

Is his wife dead?

Oh gosh, no.

I click on his number and it begins to ring. Expecting him to answer, I begin to find something to wear so I can go over to him; but he doesn’t.

I try about three more times, but to no avail. The only person I could call right now and get information from would-be Iris.

I escape the message app on my phone and I go over to the call app. I find Iris’s number easily and I begin to call it.

She answers on the third ring.

“Hello?”

“Iris..Iris..” I say quickly, but she stops me, “Slow down, Quincy. I won’t understand you if you speak at the speed of light.” She says.

“Where are you?” I a