IAN'S POV

　　The next day while I was sitting in my office, I received a call from Louisa. At first I didn't want to pick up the call, but when she called back the second time, I picked up the call.

　　"Hello?" I said, answering the call hesitantly.

　　"Hi, it's Louisa." she said, sounding calm and collected.

　　I took a deep breath, steeling myself for whatever she was about to say. "Hi, Louisa. What's up?" I asked, trying to sound ...