Aina

The dining room's warm light created a cozy atmosphere as Aina enjoyed a rare moment of laughter and dinner with her family. She smiled at her husband's small gesture and her youngest son's drawing until her phone vibrated; she picked up without a word and stood.

"Yes, sir. Right away," she said, immediately leaving her family stunned. Without a moment's hesitation, she stood up, grabbed her purse, and was gone. The dinner's happy moment dissipated, her husband nodding, and her eldest son silently returned to his food.

Slipping on her heels, she left the house without looking back. The streetlights flickered on as she stepped into the night, her pace brisk, calmly saying into the phone, "I’m already on my way. Please tell me what you need."