Alessia

"Hey, Annie. Since you didn't bother to call me, I am doing the work."

"I'm sorry Alessia. I've just been caught up with work lately. I wanted to call you since the day you guys left but I've been so stranded at home." I could hear Annie's frustration through the phone. I hopped into bed, stretching my legs.

"Stranded where?"

"At Aunt's house. She's sick so my mom pushed me there to take care of her since she won't have the chance to." I sat upright. The person she calls Aunt is Angelo's mother. "You're referring to Angelo Mom right?"

An exasperated sigh left my lips. "Yes. She's been...