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Author: Austino Gina
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After Lorenzo left for work, I decided to use the new phone that he got he last night and called Elena, I would have loved to speak to mom, but John already seized her phone. I will go see her later.

Elena picked up after two rings, her voice laced with confusion. "Hello?"

I grinned. "Hey, Elena."

There was a beat of silence before she practically shrieked in my ear. “Oh my God, Lucia! Whose number is this? Are you alright? Do you need me to come get you? Where are you?” she sounded so worried it made my heart ache. She was getting sick with worry about me and I was here having illicit thoughts about Lorenzo.

I laughed. “I’m okay, Elena.”

“This isn’t your number,” she still sounded confused.

“Yeah, Lorenzo got me a new phone last night."

“Oh, I see.” She exhaled, and when she spoke again, her voice was softer. "How are you, Lu? Really? Are you sure, you’re alright?"

“I’m fine Elena, you need not worry.”

She sighed. "You sure? I’ve been worried about you."

“Yes I am. When do you get of
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