“Was there a reason why you called me?”

“Yes.” Again, a single-word answer. Debbie cursed him a hundred times in her head.

“And? What was it?” she asked, trying to be patient. She was expecting a sweet response despite knowing that she might not get any.

“I wanted to know if you were okay.”

That was it! That was all she needed to hear–to know that he cared.

Her eyes reddened as she read his message.

“I…I’m not okay.” She missed him beyond what words could express. She missed his voice, his hugs, his tenderness.

been too busy because he replied

“I’m relieved.”

hundred question marks flashed across Debbie’s

to know that I’m not

Why does he hate me so

he had said lingered on, bothering her immensely. The more she thought about

have a good time in

Carlos.”

“Okay.

eyebrows furrowed while a thousand angry exclamation marks jumped around her

a row. The next

alone, enjoying the sun. Gail was helping an old lady pick out some tea Leaves. Others were playing “Drop the Handkerchief” with the children. Jared was one

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