THE UNFORESEEN REQUEST

Chloe received a call early that morning, her phone ringing insistently as the day began. She picked up with a mix of curiosity and anticipation, eager to hear what new developments had occurred. On the other end of the line, a voice detailed everything about Amelia's recent behavior, including her interactions and the current state of affairs. As Chloe listened, her smile grew wider. She had been carefully orchestrating her plan, and this information confirmed that everything was falling perfectly into place. Amelia’s actions, or lack thereof, were precisely what Chloe had anticipated, and she felt a surge of satisfaction. The plan was working, and success seemed just within reach.

The next morning, Mark was restless. The sense of urgency and frustration that had been building inside him finally reached a boiling point. He decided it was time to confront Amelia directly and address the issues that had been causing him so much distress. He had tried to reach out to her through calls