The decision was made in a moment of clarity.
I dialed my best friend’s number, my heart in my throat as I waited for them to answer.
Each ring felt like an eternity, the anticipation building with every passing second.
Finally, they picked up, their voice a lifeline in the storm.
“Hey, what’s going on?”
I hesitated, the words caught in my throat.
But I knew I couldn’t hold back any longer.
“I need to talk,” I finally said, my voice barely a whisper.
There was a pause, a moment of silence that felt like a lifetime.
“I’m here,” they replied, their voice steady and reassuring.
