C26 FOR A FEW

“Hi, Jack,” she said, smiling. “I texted, but since you didn't get back to me, I thought maybe something had happened,” she commented.

“Cassie, this is not a good time,” he said, already panting. The woman asked if he was okay, as he was very pale. “I just need some air. As I said, it's not a good time,” he repeated, trying to contain the spasms in his body. “Can we talk later?”.

“Well