Chapter 134: The call

Greg sat in his small apartment, the dim light casting long shadows across the walls. He stared at his phone, his thumb hovering over the accept button. The caller ID flashed Ethan's name, a name he hadn't heard in months. With a sigh, he finally pressed accept and brought the phone to his ear. "Hey, Ethan," Greg said, trying to keep his voice steady despite the turmoil raging inside him. "Greg, thank god you answered," Ethan's voice came through the line, filled with desperation. "I need your help, man. It's Natalie... she's gone." Greg's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Natalie's name. Memories flooded back - memories of laughter and love, of fights and tears. Memories he had tried so hard to bury. "What do you mean, she's gone?" Greg asked, his voice betraying his concern. "She left," Ethan explained, his voice trembling. "She packed her bags and took off without a word. I've tried calling her, texting her, but she won't respond. I don't know what to do, Greg. I