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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Hey baby sis," came a sweet voice similar to my mom but more energetic from the other end.
"Faith? Why are you calling me," I checked the time, "at 10 pm."
Faith never called me at night, it was an unspoken rule made by her and mom. Utilize the silence that comes with the night.
"I just wanted to check up on you."
I did not understand the meaning behind her words.
"I know mom and dad are not at home and with everything happening in town I thought I should talk to you."
A frown made its way on my face, "Do you know where are mom and dad?"
There was a momentary pause from her side, "They went for an important meeting."
I closed the book in front of me and placed it neatly with the other books, "Why would they go to the same meeting?"
I took a seat on the bed while waiting for her reply.
"It is regarding everything happening in the town, El."
A slight sadness passed thinking how I did n
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