Chapter 6: Forwarded Calls

~ Willow ~ I can’t believe everything that has happened tonight. I sat down on my bed and grabbed my phone to turn it on. It blew up with messages and missed calls. Drake texted me several times. “Willow, answer my phone call.” “Is your phone off?” “You have been away for hours; I am starting to worry.” “Willow, I promise I haven’t slept with any other women. I just can’t lose you.” “We should make it official, baby. I can’t stand being away from you. I... I think I am falling for you, Willow. Please, message me back.” Drake sent five text messages. Each one caused me to feel heart ache worse than the other. I want so badly to call him, but I can’t right now. I was awakened by my phone ringing. I groaned and rolled over. The clock says it’s 2:00pm. When did I fall asleep? I pick up my phone and without looking I press the answer button. “Hello?” I said into the receiver. “Willow! I have been trying to call you since your text last night. Why have you been avoiding me?” It was like a bu