ADRIAN

I stared at the screen for what felt like hours, awaiting her reply.

Did something happen?

I must have done something, was it a text? Or was the cafe busy?

I shifted my gaze to the clock on the wall. It was afternoon. The café wasn't usually busy at this time of day.

I stared intensely at my phone.

Was she ignoring me?

Did I say something wrong? I must have.

Fuck.

“Sweetheart, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. Please talk to me... even if you just want to scream at me. I'm really sorry”

I hit send, but there was still no response. Just as I...