The Call 3

Hayley continued staring at the device in her hand, still reeling from the surprise that it was her best friend who had finally decided to reach out after months of anticipating her call_Emily.

Hayley glanced around her surroundings before quickly scurrying inside with Daisy as her phone continued to ring, her insides bubbling with excitement. Once inside the house, Daisy released herself from her mother's hold and scampered away as Hayley made to answer the call.

She let out a heavy sigh, waves of excitement and elation washing over her as she finally accepted it, speaking into the device almost immediately.

"Oh my goodness, Em. Finally! Where the hell have you been? How are you?" Hayley asked eagerly, settling in the plush sofa in the living room. A smile was etched across her face as she held the phone against her ear, anticipating Emily's response.

With the same enthusiasm, Emily reciprocated Hayley's greetings. "Hayley, babes. I'm good, how are you? You have no idea how much I'