Secrets and Scars

Seraphine got a call from Malachi in the morning. “Sera! How could you leave me alone here? You are so cruel,” he complained on the phone.

“You sound fine to me. I don’t see anything wrong,” she shrugged and said. She was about to end the call when Malachi added, “By the way, how are you these days?”

She was reminded of the lucky charm and was frustrated. “Thanks to you, I am still alive.” She b