EMERGENCY

Jack sat on his couch, staring at his phone for what felt like an eternity. Ever since that incident at the mall, he hadn’t been able to stop thinking about Mariam. Paul was right, he needed closure. But the thought of reaching out to her made his chest tighten with anxiety.

He had almost convinced himself not to call when his phone suddenly buzzed with a notification. It was a message from a doctor friend amongst his crew.. Who worked at the hospital nearby.

"Your girlfriend’s mom got admitted earlier. She’s not doing well."

Jack’s heart dropped.

"Girlfriend? I don't think I have one now"... he replied.

"Oh! I thought you were still with the chubby one. You know Mariam!"

He hadn’t heard from Mariam or about Mariam’s mom in a long time, but he remembered how close they were. Without thinking twice, he swiped through his contacts and found Mariam’s name. His thumb hovered over the call button for a moment, before he finally tapped it.

The phone rang. Jack’s heart raced, unsure of wh