Complications

Charlie's eyes widened in disbelief, his mind replaying the words he thought he heard. "Can you repeat what you said?" he asked, his voice laced with uncertainty, hoping he had misheard.

Michael's response was laced with annoyance. "You heard quite clearly, so I'm not repeating myself," he said, his tone firm, almost accusatory.

Charlie's face contorted in disbelief. "You must be crazy, right?" he exclaimed, his voice rising in incredulity, his head shaking from side to side as if trying to clear the confusion.

Michael's scoff echoed through the line, his disapproval palpable. "You're not listening, Charlie. Wake up and pay attention. Or is it because that was difficult to believe" The line went silent, leaving Charlie to wonder if he had indeed misheard or if Michael was truly suggesting something unthinkable.

Charlie's grip on his phone tightened, his knuckles white with rage. "I am going to kill you, I swear, if you are Michael, let me see you in person!" he growled, his voice low