I'll Always Be There
Unknown Texter
Unknown number
Good evening (^.^)
Unknown number
Your admirer.
Is this just one of my friends' pranks? Better ignore it.
Unknown number
How was your day today? Did you have fun at work today?
Merryl
Thank you for your concern. Work was as usual.
Unknown number
Nobody troubled you at work today?
Whoa! Does this person knows me? Could this little prankster be someone from work? Maybe I can find some clues if I keep chatting with this person.
Merryl
Things like trouble and stuff can't really be avoided when people around you doubts your capability. It's fine. I'm used to it.
Merryl
How about you? How's your day?
Unknown number
I'm happy you're asking about my day. It makes me feel special.
Unknown number
My days are actually boring, doing same old boring things every same old boring days. Good thing I met you today.
Merryl
We just met today? Where?
Unknown number
Sorry, wrong word. Not met. I only saw you. At the alley this morning.
Merryl
Alley? There was no one there. There was only an injured cat.
Unknown number
Guess you didn't see me after all. But I saw you care for that cat. And for that, you have my respect. I wish everyone is like you.
Merryl
I can't just ignore the poor cat. Is the cat yours?
Unknown number
No. It's a stray. Just like me, (^.-)
Merryl
A stray, with a phone.
Unknown number
I was kicked out of the house, so, now, I'm a stray. That cat is actually my new neighbor.
Merryl
Oh, sorry to hear that. How about some relatives or friends?
Unknown number
They don't want to be involved with my troubles. My father is scary after all.
Wow. Maybe he's saying the truth and he just wants to have someone to talk to. At least I can give him a little bit of my time.
Merryl
How do you get by? Your food, sleep...
Unknown number
Now I'm really touched. I'm fine. I won't starve. And I can actually sleep while standing. So I don't need a bed.
Merryl
Sleeping while standing?
Unknown number
It's a rare talent, I'm telling you. I should make people pay just to see me stand-sleep. What do you think?
Merryl
That would be a first for me. Paying just to see someone sleep.
Unknown number
Don't tell me you want to see me sleep?
Merryl
Now, why do that sounds perverted when it comes from you?
Merryl
It's getting late. I gotta catch the plane to dreamland.
Unknown number
Goodnight then. See you tomorrow.
Tell Me Your Name
Remembering the texter I chatted with last night, I suddenly got inspired in making breakfast. Just a simple egg sandwich really. Before I could stop myself, I made two sets.
*Groan* What am I thinking? I don't even know the person. Literally! Is it a he or a she? What even is the person's name?
Unknown number
I'll always be here.
Unknown number
Good morning.
Merryl
Can you tell me your name?
Unknown number
I might tell you my real name. I might not.
Merryl
I can't keep calling you Unknown, can I?
Unknown number
What do I get from giving you my name?
Merryl
You sound like I'm taking it away from you, leaving you without a name anymore.
Unknown number
I'd give you my name anytime. I can even give you my family name if you want it.
Why does that sound wrong? I don't need your family name, dork! (>_<)
Merryl
You can keep your family name, thank you. I was thinking of giving you a little breakfast in exchange of your name. I don't think I can afford your family name.
Unknown number
Oh! That's so kind of you! I was thinking getting your name in exchange is fair enough. But who am I to say no to free breakfast?
(°Δ°) How could I forget? I demanded for his name when I haven't even told him my name!
Merryl
My bad. You were the one who first texted me and I kind of think you already knew me.
Merryl
Wait! How did you know my number?
Unknown number
Took you long enough to ask. Your calling card fell off your bag when you were searching for some bandage and medicine. Oh, the cat says hello. He's here beside me.
Merryl
The injured cat? How is he?
Unknown number
He's alive and kicking. No, scratching.
Merryl
Very funny. But really, I'm gonna be late for work. Still, I have no idea what to put on my contact list here.
Unknown number
Ladies first?
Really now? This person won't give in, right? Still...
Merryl
You got my number from the calling card but not my name?
Unknown number
You might have a preferred nickname or something.
Merryl
Oh. Just call me Merryl. That's it.
Unknown number
Hi Merryl. I'm Blake.
It's Delicious
Walking through the alley I always take as a short cut to and from work, I got kind of excited. Specially now that I'm almost at the place where I found the injured cat yesterday. Well I be able to see the person today?
Blake
Yup! Is that my breakfast?
My eyes dart to the plastic bag I'm holding before I glance around the place, trying to find any person. One, two, three, four cats... I see four cats but no person.
Merryl
Come and take it. Or the cats will feast on it.
Blake
They won't dare. See that protruding nail on the wall to your left? Next to a missing dog flyer? You may hang it on there.
Merryl
Why won't get it yourself?
Blake
I don't want to scare you away.
Merryl
And you think I'd judge you by your appearance?
Blake
Okay, I'll admit it. I'm the one who's scared.
Blake
I'm scared of scaring you away.
I'll never convince this person to show up, right? Forget it. It's not like I'm dying to know how my 'new friend' looks like.
Who am I kidding? Of course I'm dying to know how he or she looks like. But is there something I can do about it?
Merryl
Then, I guess, I'll just leave this one here as you instructed. I'll be late for work if I stay longer anyway.
Blake
Thank you very much. You just don't know how warm it makes me feel. You're a real angel.
Merryl
Don't let it go colder. Got to go.
Blake
Thanks again. Don't worry, time will come for us to face each other. Just not now.
Blake
Once I manage to get that handsome Hollywood look that can sweep you off your feet, I'll present my gorgeous self to you.
Merryl
Hahaha. Very funny. Off to work I should be.
*Sigh* In any case, I shouldn't bother with him anymore so I shoved my phone in my bag. Yes, I will call him a he from now on. Since he wants that handsome Hollywood look to sweep me up my feet.
As soon as I arrived at work though, I took my phone out again.
Blake
The breakfast? It's delicious. Thank you so much.
Merryl
If you like it then good. Work is starting now. You keep safe.
Blake
You too. Always be careful with people around you.
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