Chapter 1: Unwanted Caller

In a world where wealth and beauty often mask darker truths, Angela believed she had left her traumatic past behind. After being cast out by her stepfather, survival led her to create a successful app, thrusting her into the limelight. But the shadows of her history are not so easily banished; a mysterious figure now threatens to reveal her secrets.

"Follow my instructions, or face the consequences." The sinister ultimatum loomed over her, forcing Angela to confront a past she thought was buried.

In the midst of her turmoil, Jessica's panicked voice echoed in her ears, "Run, Angela!" The sound of her heart pounding drowned out the rustling leaves around her as she dashed through the woods, aware of nature's chaotic beauty juxtaposed against her own internal storm. Dark clouds loomed overhead, signaling an impending storm.

As Angela reached the riverbank, she pressed her hand against her chest, struggling to suppress a cry. The fear that gripped her felt like it might betray her. Turning back, she was met with a menacing figure cloaked in a mask, a knife glinting in his hand. Memories of trust twisted into nightmares plagued her mind.

"Who is there?" she shouted, her voice trembling with fear.

The tension escalated as the unknown caller's words replayed in her mind, "I know what you did with Cassie. I know you hid the body." Who could this person be? Angela's thoughts spiraled as she stumbled through her kitchen, desperately seeking clarity.

With trembling hands, she poured herself a glass of water, her mind racing. Outside, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over her pool, a stark contrast to the chaos within her.

"Please, God, help me," she whispered, glancing at her mother's portrait. The grief of losing her vibrant mother a year prior enveloped her like a heavy fog.

Angela's reflection in the mirror revealed a haunting visage; the beauty everyone admired now felt like a curse. Memories flooded back of her youthful days with Rogan, a love that once felt invincible, now shattered by time and tragedy.

As she looked out the bus window, tears blurred her view of the serene landscape, a world where her fears felt distant. Just days earlier, her father's harsh words still echoed in her mind.

"You have three days to choose: campus or a convent." His ultimatum struck like a lightning bolt, leaving her feeling trapped and powerless.

The weight of her father's expectations bore down on her, casting shadows over her love for her family. Returning home that day felt surreal, as if the life she knew was slipping through her fingers like sand.

The storm outside mirrored the turmoil within. Angela's mind raced with thoughts of escape, but where could she go? She gripped the knife tightly, her emotions boiling over as the reality of her situation set in.

"I don’t need three days to decide," she declared defiantly, but deep down, uncertainty gnawed at her.

As the rain began to fall, it brought a strange sense of calm. The rhythmic sound soothed her frayed nerves, a stark contrast to the chaos swirling in her heart.

The first video, "James Blake - Retrograde," encapsulates the feeling of despair and longing that Angela experiences as she navigates her tumultuous emotions. The haunting melodies echo her internal struggle, resonating with her quest for peace amidst chaos.

In the second video, "What is Mercury Retrograde?" the complexities of fate and communication mirror Angela's situation as she grapples with the unforeseen consequences of her past actions.

The storm continued to rage outside, mirroring the tempest within her as she drifted into sleep, seeking solace in dreams that remained elusive.