Chapter 102 : Frightening phone call

Ian's day had begun with a sweet text from his love. It's been a habit for him to wake up by her side on a Sunday morning, either in her apartment or his bungalow. One could call him selfish, but he admits he was greedy to keep her all by himself. She never really complained. But this time it was his alarm that woke him up instead of her kiss. God.. He was already missing her badly and it's been just 24 hours.

Their late night video call had helped him to stay sane. Half of his heart literally said yes when she asked him to join them, even on the day before she left. But he didn't want her to be tied up with him. She deserved a life where he wasn't the only thing that mattered. Her friends were warm, they had accepted him with open arms and he trusted them equally.

His day wasn't going to be as cheerful as it was with her. But he had promised her that he'll be fine. So he had to stop moping around and do something productive. After a quick healthy breakfast, he decided to hit the gy