Sweet Caller: A short story from the 'Rainbow of Tales' collection

By Kenechukwu Obi

It was on a Friday, and seven thirty in the evening, and Percy, twenty-seven, married for only two years now, was home alone as she used to be most evenings, Gale her husband, twenty-five, having gone clubbing with some wild girls. Her lavishly furnished Buffalo residence was shrouded in silence, such a silence often prevalent where the dead have their final rest, and she, lying on a green couch, dying for someone to talk with, when her cell phone…….

• Language: English
• Publisher: KenWrites
• Release date: May 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9791221343120

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SWEET CALLER

A SHORT STORY BY KENECHUKWU OBI

It was on a Friday, and seven thirty in the evening, and Percy, twenty-seven, married for only two years now, was home alone as she used to be most evenings, Gale her husband, twenty-five, having gone clubbing with some wild girls. Her lavishly furnished Buffalo residence was shrouded in silence, such a silence often prevalent where the dead have their final rest, and she, lying on a green couch, dying for someone to talk with, when her cell phone began to ring. Percy felt a surge of excitement, her face breaking into a wide smile at once, in response. It was the same voice she heard as she took the call. This was the tenth time she had got his call in two days.

Hello, my sweet caller, Collin Parker, said Percy in a sweet tone, as her face continued to flourish with smiles. How are you doing?

I’m good.

You don’t know what this means to me. I’m so glad that you decided to call again. Oh… Collin…

You’re always in my heart.

That is so… thoughtful of you, Collin. I’ve been itching to hear your voice again.

When was the last time he bought you roses? Took you to the movies? Treated you like a queen? Told you that you’re as sweet as lollypop?

I don’t know…!  I don’t remember.

I’m set to do all he does no more…

 Oh…Collin, you sound so sweet….

When was the last time he asked you for a dance and took your hands?

Ages past.

When was the last time he massaged your feet when you said they hurt?

I don’t know, Collin.

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