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Despair

Author: Kikifairy
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-06 08:16:07

Mia's fingers trembled as she dialed Arla's number, her heart racing in her chest. The phone rang, each tone echoing in the quiet of her room, but there was no answer. Mia felt a surge of desperation as the call went to voicemail. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves before leaving a message.

"Arla," Mia began, her voice cracking with emotion, "please pick up. I really need you." She paused, fighting back tears as she tried to find the words to express the turmoil she was experiencing. "I'm sorry for calling so late, but I didn't know who else to turn to."

As she spoke, Mia paced the room, her bare feet sinking into the plush carpet. The shadows cast by the flickering candlelight danced across her features, illuminating the worry and fear etched on her face.

"I know you've got your own life and your own problems to deal with, but I'm really struggling right now," Mia continued, her voice wavering. "I need someone to talk to, someone who understands what I'm going through.
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