C203 A Fool's Paradise

"We need to talk, Sharon," Adrian's voice carried a dismal tune through the phone.

'What happened to ma douce?' Sharon's thoughts raced. 'Why is he using my name? Why is he sounding so serious?'

"Are you okay?" Concern laced her words as they tumbled out.

"I'm fine. I need to see you…now if possible," he replied, the usual warmth absent from his tone.

"Okay