T H I R T Y - S E C O N D

As it was Adelaide’s turn to watch over the shop she started over the past year with Rade and Vaughn, she felt uncomfortable and nervous. Goosebumps ran over her along with the urge of suddenly seeing how Vaughn is doing.

Eyeing her phone on the counter where she is, she immediately grabbed it and dialed Rade’s number.

After a few rings from the other line, it finally picked up.

R: Hello? Ms. A?

A: Rade, can you stop by at the company and kindly check on Vaughn please?

R: Why, Is everything okay? I just had breakfast with her this morning.

A: I suddenly felt uneasy, and felt the urge to suddenly check on her. Can you do it for me please?

R: Yeah, sure. No problem. I’ll be on my way.

A: Thank you, Rade. Kindly phone me immediately once you’ve checked if she’s alright.

R: Will do.

One can never doubt a mother’s instinct. That’s what some of them say.

Without any second thoughts, Rade drove the car to the company to check on his best friend.