I tried calling the number back, but it kept on ringing, with no sign of an answer. After a while, I gave up. She would definitely come tomorrow, and I would know what it was all about. I dried off and changed into a simple dress. I realized I had nothing to wear tomorrow, and I started to look through my dresses. They were either way too flashy for a corporate event or would render me underdressed. After a long struggle, I ended up with a knee-length black dress.
It was the best option of the lot, and I put it aside. Slowly, I cleared the tray away, then fixed the bed, too. Watching things come into slow order brought some peace to my mind, and I decided to visit my mum. She still did not know, and it would break me when she finally did. I didn't even think I had the heart to tell her. I
