Sunday, January 15, 2012

Blocked Caller

I was playing a game with my friends today, when I received a call from a blocked number.  Typically, when I get a call from a blocked number I know it's my Father, so I answered under this assumption.  However, there was silence on the other line.  I kept saying, "Hello, are you there? I can't here you." until finally I heard a small voice, almost shaking, she said to me, ". . . I miss you." This has thrown me for a bigger loop than I think anyone really realizes.  I found out later, through many phone calls and lame explanations that it was just Erica Choi trolling me.  But in that moment, my mind was on fire, it was running wild with the possibilities of who might be on the other end of the line. Someone from my past, long estranged? Perhaps some sort of unexpected development from someone I know currently? Maybe a friend in need? I tend to over analyze things, and I've been running through situations in my head all day, the what-ifs. What was I hoping that call would be about?

Damnit,
-Jon