"Hello?"
"Hi?"
"Um it's me."
"Who?"
"Rosalie?"
"Sorry I don't know a Rosalie."
"Oh sorry I must have the wrong number."
"I do know a Gaea though."
"..."
"You're so full of shit."
".." laughs
"I was actually nervous that I dialed the wrong number."
"I really wish I could've seen your face."
"Yeah yeah."
".. so um, I can just call you on your cell?"
"Yeah, I mean you can still call the helpline.. if you want but this is easier."
"Mhmm."
"For like.. help and stuff."
"And stuff.."
"Especially stuff."
"How was your day?"
"Pretty good."
"Really?"
"This girl at work told me I had a nice ass."
"Wow, childish."
"I know she was, I couldn't help but be flattered."
"Bye."
"Wait don't go."
"I have to get some sleep."
"How about we just talk all night?"
"How about we get some sleep."
"I'm an insomniac."
"..." she sighs
"Fine."
"Yes!"
"Really?"
"Yes, that was a accomplishment."
--Phone call continues for another four hours--
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Happy Helpline
Short Story"This is happy helpline, think happy thoughts." "No." "No what?" "No happy thoughts." ©2017 janaebello All rights reserved
