I started to read through some of the text messages that had been sent, ignoring any with Joel's name on. Nicky had a point: I did deserve the full story and Joel deserved to be heard out. He had always been kind to me, even if it all was a joke at my expense.

I just... couldn't. Not right now.

Lucien Ma bestie: Asa, please answer my calls.

Lucien Ma bestie: Plz. I just want to check that U R ok. Ur my friend, Asa. Plz.

Lucien Ma bestie:Just... when U R ready, call me and let me no ur okay.

Demon: You're hurt and scared. Don't do anything drastic....