Annabelle had just finished answering a phone call, the conversation leaving her feeling more unsettled than before. She called her friend, asking her to come over and spend the night. The unease she felt wasn't solely due to her pregnancy; there was an inexplicable weight pressing down on her.
Her thoughts drifted to her colleagues at work. She missed Cindy and her assistant, feeling a pang of guilt for leaving so abruptly without saying goodbye. She knew they'd be worried sick, especially since they hadn't been able to reach her. She had contemplated telling Cindy about her departure, but she didn't want her location disclosed. Yet, now, she felt a strong urge to reach out.
