ELENA POV
I woke up to a quiet morning, the sunlight streaming through my curtains. I stretched, feeling the lingering tension from yesterday. Deciding to check in with my best friend, Olivia, I picked up my phone and dialed her number. It rang several times but went to voicemail. Strange, I thought. She usually picks up.
I shrugged it off, thinking she might be busy, and decided to call Alex. I needed to discuss some work matters with him. His phone also rang without an answer, and my worry started to grow. It wasn't like either of them to ignore my calls.
Feeling uneasy, I got dressed quickly, grabbed my purse, and decided to head over to Olivia's house. Maybe they were both there, and something had come up. I sent a quick text to both of them:
*"Hey, just checking in. Call me back when you can."*
