Demolition Before the Bloom

said.

My voice sounded funny, like it belonged to someone else.

“Just remembered something I need to do.”

I looked at my phone again. The little line blinked in the empty box, waiting for me to be smart enough to know what to say.

Instead, I just typed one word.

“Okay.”

Sent it.

My shopping cart sat where I left it. Pumpkins and fresh green beans already continue reading …