Serena Vale
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Rafael had told me to focus on spending time with my family but I could barely concentrate anymore. Not just me, but everyone else was worried, especially when we hadn’t heard from Nikolai and Rafael in five hours.
I finally texted the group chat around eight at night.
[Me: Everything okay?]
There was no response so the next time I texted, it was around ten.
[Me: just let me know if you guys are fine]
Nikolai responded then.
[Nikolai: Rafael’s father is stable. Rafael’s exhausted. Let’s talk tomorrow?]
I frowned. I doubted I’d be able to sleep properly but I was sure they were already stressed and I didn’t want to add to it.
[Me: Okay, goodnight.]
The next morning, I couldn’t sit still anymore. I grabbed my things, called a cab, and set out. I usually spent the e
