Page 210 of Micah

The front door closes behind her.

The silence that follows feels different.

Not scary.

Not yet.

Just noticeable.

I rub my arms.

Probably because I'm suddenly alone here.

Or maybe because I miss Micah already.

I smile to myself.

Pathetic.

It's only been a couple of hours.

Still, I pull out my new phone. I should let him know Joan had to leave.

He worries. He'd want to know.

Besides maybe I'll finally tell him what I should've said before he left.

I love you too.

Just thinking the words makes my stomach flutter.

I type out a quick message.

Only…

Nothing happens.

The little sending circle just spins.

“What?”

I frown.

I try again.

Still nothing.

Seriously?

I glance toward the top corner.

One lonely bar.

“Come on...”

I tap it again.

Nothing.