Chapter 184: Change In Job
(Arata)
I woke up again near noon and called Mom and Aunt Huria, my heart slightly relaxed knowing she was safe and well, just some bruises which would heal.
The evening fell while I sat in the same spot, thinking and planning.
Finally, I decided to place the call I didn’t want to make. Callum was a nice guy, and I didn’t want to use him for my gains, but I had no other options.
I knew I could trust him, and he would never reveal anything to Baba or anyone else. Also, he was the only one who could help me. Uncle Kail had a whole network of obtaining information about people and I knew Callum had access to that.
Picking up my phone I hit the dial with my heart thudding extremely loudly. Callum picked up after the first bell.
"Hi! Arata, that’s a surprise." Shock was evident in his happy voice.
"Hey! Callum...how are you?" I awkwardly asked.
"I have been good. How about you? I saw you did really well on the ramp." The news about my ramp walk seemed to have spread far and wide.
"Yeah! Tried something new. Thanks." I fidgeted with my hair, unknowingly rolling a lock on my finger.
"....Congratulations on the new relationship," he paused and said. A hint of sadness had fallen over his voice. Like everyone else, he also believed Karsten and I were dating.