Stach Short Story Contest: 199 Words.

A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.

"Babe, i am at the usual junction, it is usually quiet tonight, please come immediately". Anita's phone went off.

Alex chuckled, knowing how Anita usually tease him and give false alarm and hope, especially that day being April 1st. He dropped the call and continued with his Fifa17 game console on his PS4.

She had earlier called, but he didn't pick up, still glued to his favourite football game; Fifa17, due to the slight argument they had about her coming over which she declined.

Around 10pm, Anita's sister; Rita, called Alex to be sure her sister has gotten to his place since she couldn't reach her. Anita left in a hurry when she noticed Alex was angry about declining to come over, she couldn't even wait for her phone to be fully charged before rushing out. Rita thought it was her flat battery so she called Alex.

Alex dropped the game console without even pressing the pause, rushed to the junction she heard Anita mention earlier, and his fear was immediately confirmed!. He saw her bag; her favourite which he bought for her, her matching shoes and phone, all on the floor.

He sat on the road in despair.