Oops! Wrong number

[Mya:

Happy Mother's Day, mum! I miss you so much...]

[Mum:

Uh... I beg your pardon, who is it? Sorry, but you must have dialed a wrong number. ]

[Mya:

Ah... Uh, I am sorry, that number belonged to my mum when she was still alive. I used to send her messages even though she was no longer with me. This is the first time someone ever answered. The number had probably been reassigned to a new user. Sorry I won't do it again. Have a nice day.]

[Mum:

Ah, sorry for your mother's death. Just feel free to do it again, I really don't mind. Don't apologize for that. I am Eli and you? ]

[Mya:

Mya, but I wouldn't want to bother you. ]

My mother's number has been reassigned to a new user... It's like a new page, I have to move on... Grow up... It's as if fate is forcing me to... I guess I have to change the name of her contact. I didn't think it would have been that difficult but it's been seven years now, and the number doesn't belong to my lovely mom anymore.

[Eli:

You do not bother me at all. But perhaps you don't wish to discuss with a total stranger? ]

[Mya:

Talking to a stranger does not disturb me any more than that. And then, you are not one anymore since you already told me your first name. :) (Humor emoji)]

[Eli:

How long has your mother been... Finally... You might not want to talk about this topic... ]

[Mya:

It's been seven years now, I don't mind talking about it, I rather talk about it than having people inventing a life for me... ]

[Eli:

I understand your view. And is your father still alive? ]

[Mya:

Yes, but he collapsed immediately after my mother died. So, I had the duty of taking care of him and relieving him as much as possible of my education because he had other things to deal with. ]

[Eli:

Were you and your mother close to each other? ]

[Mya:

Yes, as every normal girl should be with her mother, although unfortunately not all of them. I considered myself lucky to have her in my life! At least, as much as a 13-year-old girl could be with her mother.]

[Eli:

I can assume that you are my age.]

[Mya:

From what I said, if you deduce that I am 20 years old, then you are right.]

[Eli:

Ah, 7 + 13 that's 20... I thought you were also 47 like me... Shit! ]

[Mya:

Haha, go ahead and make fun of me... Now, I don't want to continue talking to you anymore. ]

[Eli:

Ahah, it was absolutely not my intention of being mean, I was just trying to lighten up the atmosphere, break the ice... It is obviously not a success... ]

[Mya:

Just a bit of teasing and you are already running away! You look funny to me after all, maybe I'll keep talking with you... ;)]

[Eli:

And what if I am no more interested? ;)]

[Mya:

I will have a heartbreak... ]

[Eli:

Oh, are you, by any chance, crying? I would kindly offer you a handkerchief, but I don't want to... That's stupid, huh? ]

[Mya:

This conversation is seriously taking a very strange turn, my dear Eli.]

[Eli:

Indeed, you act in a very familiar way with me, I wish you could like me. After all, you don't know the person you're talking to. ]

[Mya:

I beg your pardon, Mr. Eli. Dejenaisna is not your family name. I flattened myself before being so humble. I wish you could also see me, you are actually having a discussion with a high ranking person. Meet the Duchess of the Highlands of its Woods. ]

[Eli:

Lol, you quote Jean de la Fontaine or was it my imagination? ]

[Mya:

This is not your imagination, that's what came to my mind... Lol. This day which was a sad one to me, you just brightened it up. Thank you for making me laugh today. :)]

[Eli:

You're welcome Duchess, I am delighted to hear that. ]

[Mya:

Ew, it's disgusting to hear you call me Duchess, lol.]

[Eli:

Get used to being called Duchess;)]

I couldn't explain why, but at that moment I felt a bit lighter. I chose not to reply anything after his last message. I instead thanked my mom inwardly for somehow putting me in contact with this boy who looked nice to me, as if she had always been watching over me from heaven.

***

On this particular Mother's Day Sunday, I felt like going out. Although I was living in a lost part of London, the cinema was still open. I then decided to go there.

[Mya:

Cinema? ]

I didn't have to wait for long before getting a reply from my best friend.

[Meg:

YEAAAAAH! ]

What a crazy...

***

Some moments later, we met in front of the said cinema. As soon as she saw me, she ran and jumped into my arms.

"MYAAAA! "

"Megaaaane..." I said in the same tone, more bored.

"Are you fine today?" asked my best friend, referring to Mother's Day.

"Strangely enough, I'm doing relatively great. Something nice happened to me, I think. "

"Recount the details," she said impatiently.

"What movie do you want to watch today? "

"Come on, tell me about it! "

After a few steps, we arrived in front of the cashier.

"Can we have two tickets for this movie, please? Thanks, have a good day. "

After collecting our tickets, we moved towards the room. Megane hopped slightly as she was so eager to hear my answer.

We then entered the room.

"Was your day also good?" I asked just to tease her.

"MYA!" she shouted out of impatience.

I laughed at her and sat down towards the center of the movie theater.

"I'm fine, just teasing you. You know, every year I have had the habit of sending a message to my mom's phone number. I can't really explain why I'm doing this, but it somehow brings me relief... "

"Did you get an answer? It was someone from the lottery announcing to you that you won the jackpot! Congratulations Mya!" she said, completely carried away.

Her reaction made me burst out of laugh.

"You were right at the beginning and then you simply got lost. Haha. "

"So, who is it? A chick? An old pervert? A handsome young man?" She had accompanied the last part of her sentence with a naughty wink.

"To be honest with you, I really don't know. All I know is his name is Eli, he is a very nice guy and he is my age. We didn't discuss for long, but it did me good." I smiled.

"Ahah, if it is, it could probably be a pimply old man who masturbates while thinking of you! Well done, Mya! "

"You're so yucky, you know that, Meg," I said mimicking disgust. "But I like it," I added, laughing.

The movie started.

***

At the end of the movie, we left the room. I then had a look at my phone. I received a message from Eli. A smile immediately appeared on my face.

Megane noticed my reaction and took my phone.

"No Megan, give it back to me!" "

"Ooh! Eli... What does the sexy boy say? "

"Megan!" I huffed and gave up, knowing how stubborn she could be at times. She wouldn't stop until she wished to.

"What are you doing now, Duchess? Duchess, huh?! What's that bad nickname? What does he take you for? A cat in a cartoon or what? "

"Give it back to me, Megan?" I said angrily.

The next minute, she handed it to me.

"Why Duchess? "

"It was just a joke between him and me, that's all. "

[Mya:

I'm just going out from the movie theater and you? ]

"Well, how did you find the movie? I really enjoyed it, it was too huge... "

I was no longer listening to my friend as I was focused on my phone and Eli's reply. This guy completely intrigued me and I can't sit if it's just me, but talking to a total stranger was really a nice experience. I don't have the feeling of being judged and there is that feeling of discovering a new person (although there is a possibility that it is a psychopath, I understand.) which I like more and more.

The ringtone is heard causing me a slight jump due to too much focussing.

[Eli:

If I tell you that I was thinking about you, would you think it's weird? Because if that's the case, we will say that I was in the aquatic pony sport, huh? ]

I can feel my friend's gaze over my phone.

"Hiii! So cute!" she said, excited.

"You better calm down, Meg. I know this man just since this morning... "

"Yeah, and if that is the case, then it means my masturbation theory makes perfect sense... "

I laughed.

[Mya:

And so your pony didn't drown? ]

I tried to play along. Though it was true that it was cute, it was a bit weird all the same. The guy was thinking about me when I had

no idea...

My phone was ringing.

[Eli:

Yeah, it was weird to say that. In my defense, it's just that you intrigue me and you seem cool, I just wanted to talk to

you again. Right, the pony thing was great. But I forgot my swimsuit, so I had to play naked, which was quite disturbing for the opposite team. It was not the best experience for me, but I felt like the Hulk out there. Did you enjoy the movie? ]

"Similarly, you can't deny that you were also thinking about him. He was basically the first thing you told me about when you saw me. Go on! I'm going there. Kisses, Duchess." Megan told me.

Then, she kissed me and left.

I after took the direction to my house. To be honest, I haven't stopped thinking about him since this morning. He was the type of straightforward man.

[Mya:

Well done for the jersey! I hope you don't get any irritations, and talking about the movie, it was great! Now, tell me, where do you live? I was wondering about it and meant to ask you

the question directly.]

[Eli:

You see! You were also thinking about me, you were also asking yourself questions :) I live everywhere, but presently, I am in London. I will stay here for a while. That's the reason why I bought a cell phone and your mother's number has been reassigned to me. :)]

[Mya:

Frankly speaking, I ask myself many questions about you. :) I guess it's normal, you too by the way, right? How do you live everywhere? ]

[Eli:

Ah, yes? Feel free to ask me your questions.;) Me too, yes, I am wondering. We all ask ourselves questions! I have a job that implies moving a lot, but I don't really want to talk about it if you don't mind. I'll tell you more when we get to know each other better. ;) Where do you live? ]

[Mya:

I can't wait to know. It even intrigues me more that you tell me that. :) I live near Belgravia, it's not very far. ]

[Eli:

Yeah, I see... not really, actually... Anyway, I'll leave you, I am about to eat. Maybe I'll talk to you later. ]

[Mya:

Perhaps? Oh, I'm offended! ]

[Eli:

I do not care one bit! ;)]

I opened my mouth, shocked, and laughed.

[Mya:

: o]

[Eli:

;)]

What a pointless conversation, but it was so... entertaining. Well, I also had to cook. I wondered what he was going to eat? I would ask him later on. Whoa! Am I really crazy?

***

After eating like anything, I sat under a blanket and turned the TV on and it was broadcasting... a pony documentary...

No, I was not going to watch this... What if it turns out the sport was a real thing? Come on! I needed to stop fucking thinking about this man who looked like a teenager in heat...

All the same, I still sent him a message.

[Mya:

Did you see you on TV → pony documentary;)]

Oh dear, did I really send that? I was such a jester. Well, no need to get mad, Mya. At worst, you didn't care, you didn't know him.

My phone just vibrated.

[Eli:

Oh, yeah? On which channel did you see that? Am I a pony or a man? I would preferably like to be a pony. Although, if I had the choice, I would be a unicorn. Or better still, a crocodile! ]

[Mya:

Personally, I fantasize more about ponies than crocodiles. I say that... ]

[Eli:

Ah, yes? Then, looks like I have all my chances with you. I have the same ears, same nose as a pony. We are also about the same size too, if you know what I mean;)]

[Mya:

What rudeness, my god! Are you sure you're okay, Patrick? That's your new name in my contacts. I think it fits you very well! Tacky could also go! ]

[Patrick:

It's you, tacky! Come on! Change that name. Your girlfriends will believe that you are in love with a sugar daddy with the sweet name of Patrick.]

[Mya:

Already done. And now, that's a face I can put on a name. It's like a Patrick in my head. ]

[Patrick:

Nooooooooooo! If I am Patrick, then you are Gerard, his plumber colleague! ]

[Mya:

Shit, you got me! How did you know I was joking? ]

[Patrick:

Lol! The line betrayed you. ;)]

[Mya:

Shit! Now, I'll let your Gerard go to bed... Between Duchess and Gerard, you overwhelm me with sacred names... ]

[Patrick:

I think they suit you pretty well, and then you have everything to envy Patrick! ]

[Mya:

Obviously, Patrick as the name of a gang leader, is a snap! ]

[Patrick:

How did you find out I'm the leader of a water pony gang? ]

[Mya:

You also betrayed yourself earlier on. And then I must say, I have got outstanding abilities as a detective.]

[Patrick:

Lol! I intended to keep this secret, now I will have to kill you! ]

[Mya:

Yeah, come on! That's it. Good night, Gang boss! ;)]

[Patrick:

But where has gone the respect due to me? Good night, Duchess! ;)]

I fell asleep with a smile on my face, holding tight a cushion against my heart.

I woke up to my wake-up asshole screaming in my ears and punched him shut. Then my first thought was to check if I had received a message from Eli... Nothing. I huffed. It seemed like I was getting addicted to our pointless discussions...

Well, I sent him a message before getting up.

[Mya:

Hi, Eli! ]

I chuckled. It was true that I called him Patrick in the contacts.

Then I got up to go get myself ready when my phone vibrated. I practically threw myself on it.

[Patrick:

It is not human for a duchess to wake people up so early! ]

Oops! I woke him up... I didn't reply back. If I was woken up by somebody, I wouldn't be in the mood to have a discussion with anybody... The poor man. So sorry Patrick!

Moments later, I was ready to leave for work.

***

During my lunch break, I had a look at my phone again. I received a message from Eli and I couldn't hold back a smirk.

[Patrick:

No news till now. Still alive, Duchess? Or are you afraid that I will hit you because you woke me up this morning? ]

[Mya:

Hmm... Yes, and yes. And I am really sorry for this morning. I thought you were not a big slacker... :D]

[Patrick:

Do you want to know what the fat slacker says to you? ]

[Mya:

Lol, I have to go back to work because not everyone sleeps until 12 o'clock. Some of us need to wake up early... I would really like to know what you do for a living that allows you to sleep until that hour... If only you could read my mind to know everything I'm imagining right now... ]

Then, I went back to work without having time to wait for his answer. All through the afternoon, I was thinking about it...

Customers paraded before me yet I only had him in mind. What did he do for a living? What was his full name? His date of birth? The style of music he listened to? His favorite color? So many questions to which I didn't have any answer.

***

6 p.m. finally! I went straight to my locker to get my things. In the meantime, my phone battery had gone dead. Shit! I would have to wait some more time before using it.

***

At 6.30 p.m., I got home and threw myself on my charger. The latter connected to my phone, and I waited for it to come back. The thing was not fast enough for my liking. I then tried pressing the restart key on the phone in vain.

"Aah, too slow!" I exclaimed as I rolled over on my bed.

The sweet sound of the vibrator indicating my phone had turned on caressed my eardrums. The following second, I threw myself on my phone again to enter my codes.

[3 sms]

[Patrick:

Don't imagine too dirty stuff huh! I'm not a pimp or something of such if that's what you are thinking about.]

[Patrick:

Did you go back to work? ]

[Patrick:

You end up not responding in a long time. I want to talk to you! I feel so bored right now! ]

I laughed at this last message. Such an impatient man, it's cute... It was so strange, this chemistry between two complete strangers...

[Mya:

Are you done? What a wayward child! There are some people who have to work! You know? ]

I did not wait for long before getting a reply.

[Patrick:

Ah, finally you're done! Was your day good? What do you actually do for a living? :)]

[Mya:

You can't do without me, can you? I work as a saleswoman at a perfume store, and you? :)]

[Patrick:

If I can do without you... ... ... .... And I already told you I couldn't tell you about my job.]

[Mya:

:(]

[Patrick:

Sorry about that. But ask me other questions if you wish. I can even start! What's your full name? ]

[Mya:

Mya Gerard Jones, and you? :)]

[Patrick:

Lol! Gerard? Is that your real middle name? : o]

[Mya:

What a stupid question! Tell me what's your full name. :( ]

[Patrick:

Mmm... it's also complicated compared to my job, so I can't tell you... Sorry... Still.]

[Mya:

... Is your favorite color also a secret? Can you tell me? ]

[Patrick:

Red. :) And yours? ]

[Mya:

Rose. Obviously, all princesses' favorite. ]

[Patrick:

I thought you were a duchess, Gerard? ]

[Mya:

I also want to know :) your date of birth. ]

[Patrick:

... I can't answer to that either... Sorry, once again.]

I sighed... It made me mad. The guy already knew things about me but I can't get anything about him... What was this scam all about? I had even lost the will to answer...

Then, I got up to go make dinner and let my phone charge on my bed.

***

After eating, I came back.

[Patrick:

Mya? You are not answering me... ]

[Patrick:

Are you upset because I'm not telling you about myself? ]

[Patrick:

I don't have the right to let you know. I apologize again. I can't do anything about it... ]

Then, I decided to answer him.

[Mya:

Yes, I am frowning, I'm also angry. You already know many things about me. Moreover, I still feel like I'm only talking to a stranger.... It makes me mad. Come back to talk to me when you have things to say to me. This is just weird. ]

Then, I put my phone down and fell asleep.