Brutal Truths

Her hands trembled slightly as she sat down on the edge of the bed. She pressed the power button. The screen blinked to life.

She dialed a single number, but didn't get any response. She then proceeded to dial another number.

The line rang once… twice…

Then a voice answered “Hello?”

“Chia,” she breathed, and a tear slid down her cheek. “It’s me.”

The voice that came through the receiver broke some