ALVAH
I was running out of patience, unable to locate her. I had visited her favorite spot countless times, as Isla had instructed me repeatedly. Her phone was switched off, making it impossible for me to track her. This situation was driving me to the brink of insanity.
I was worried sick if she was okay; it was the first time she had left the house without informing her family or her friend of her whereabouts. Trisha had always emphasized how Almond would call if she was running late or if she wasn't coming home at all. She also used to call to soothe her daughter to sleep, but when she didn't call them, it left them frightened. I couldn't blame them; I'd be scared too if I were in their shoes.
Many aspects of Almond remained a mystery to me, concealing secrets I yearned to uncover.
