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1. The Pressure Builds

Sharra paced nervously in her cramped living room, phone clutched tightly in her hand. The weight of the situation pressed down on her like a heavy fog. Destiny and Brooke were counting on her, but the rent for the new place was far beyond what she could afford. She needed a solution, and she needed it fast.

2. A Desperate Call

Taking a deep breath, she dialed Joel’s number, hoping he’d understand the urgency without asking too many questions. The phone rang twice before Joel’s calm voice came through.

"Hello, Sharra. Everything okay?"

Sharra hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. One wrong word, and Larry or someone else could discover her plans.

"Joel… I need a huge favor,"

her voice trembling slightly.

"Can you… help me find a new house? Something with lower rent?"

3. Joel’s Concern

There was a pause on the other end, and Joel’s tone shifted to cautious concern.

"A new house? Sharra… is this urgent? Why are you asking me now?"

Sharra bit her lip, glancing at the stack of unpaid bills.

"It’s complicated… but I need your help. I can’t do this alone. I need a place for Brooke and Destiny, somewhere safe and affordable. Please, Joel."

Joel could hear the desperation in her voice.

"Alright… I’ll see what I can do. But Sharra… why didn’t you tell me sooner? This sounds serious."

4. Secrets and Risks

Sharra’s hands tightened around the phone. She wanted to explain everything—the tension in the house, Larry, the endless drama—but some things couldn’t be said aloud.

"I… I didn’t know how to ask before,"

she admitted softly.

"But now I have no choice."

Joel exhaled slowly, sensing the urgency behind her words.

"Okay. I’ll start looking for something. But Sharra… you need to be careful. I don’t want anyone finding out before it’s ready. Especially Larry."

Sharra’s eyes darted toward the window, imagining Larry’s face if he discovered her secret plan.

"I know,"

she whispered.

"That’s why I’m calling you. You’re the only one I can trust."

5. The Plan in Motion

Joel paused, letting the seriousness of the situation sink in.

"Alright, I’ve got you. We’ll find something. Don’t worry, Sharra. I’ll handle it."

Relief washed over Sharra, though fleeting. The reality of her plan—and the danger if Larry discovered it—made her stomach churn. She glanced at Brooke and Destiny, sitting quietly, unaware of the storm about to hit their lives.

"Thank you, Joel,"

she whispered.

"I… I owe you."

"Don’t worry about that now. Focus on keeping things under control until we find the place."

Sharra nodded, hanging up and leaning against the wall. Her mind raced with the next steps: securing the new house, keeping Larry oblivious, and planning around Bethany’s potential reaction. Every call, every glance, every text had to be calculated. There was no room for mistakes.

6. Storm on the Horizon

The wind howled outside, echoing the storm in her mind. The stakes were rising with each passing hour, but for Brooke and Destiny, she had to push forward—even if it meant walking a tightrope over a minefield of secrets and lies.

Sharra picked up her keys and glanced once more at the apartment, the familiar walls now feeling like a cage. Joel would start searching, but until then, she had to stay vigilant.

Somewhere, far off, Larry remained oblivious to the plan forming right under his nose… and Sharra knew that one wrong move could change everything.