Unknown Caller - Episode 1
by Tamara Mataya
What are you doing for Halloween, Kelly?
New phone, who is this?
Oh, this could be fun.
What could?
Making you remember who I am.
Trick or treat? Your choice.
What do you mean? Tell me who you are.
There’s no way you’ve forgotten me.
Okay then tell me.
I don’t think so. It’s more fun this way.
For you, maybe.
Don’t you like playing games?
:(
You used to…
And you liked to dress up…
;)
Now THAT’s got my attention!
I thought it might.
So, we dated?
Not so fast. There are rules to every game.
Even fun games.
Okay.
Both of us get to ask questions.
But you already know who I am, so…?
Sure, but it’s been a while.
(That was a hint, btw).
Okay.
Iiiiiinteresting.
You’re welcome.
Both of us get to ask questions.
Yes or no only?
ANY questions.
And we have to tell the truth.
For this to work, we can’t lie to each other.
But how will I know YOU’RE telling the truth?
I don’t even know who this is.
You know me.
I never lie.
Yeah right. Everybody lies.
Or HAS lied in their life.
Not tonight.
Tonight there will be consequences for lying.
🙄 Let me guess: spankings?
Is that what you want?
For me to make you scream?
It’s a perfect night for it.
And it wouldn’t be the first time you screamed for me.
Cat got your tongue? lol
This is so weird.
You could be anyone.
You could be David playing a Halloween prank.
I’m not David.
But I promise I can make you forget all about him.
Well, this escalated quickly.
Are you interested in playing?
I’m…yes. Lol
Good girl.
And we HAVE to answer each other.
No passing or deflecting.
Okay.
Would you like to ask the first question?
Ladies first? Sure. What’s your name?
Now come on, Kelly.
Don’t suck the fun out of this by being prosaic.
Prosaic…that’s too fancy of a word for David.
I told you already, I’m not David.
Stop fishing for info and ask your question.
Okay. Um…Did we date?
We went out a few times.
But we weren’t in a relationship?
That’s a second question. No cheating.
Cheating?
It’s my turn.
I thought we were just asking questions as they occurred to us.
We are, but I thought of a good one.
Okay. Ask away!
Do you enjoy swimming?
Nope. My turn!
What do you look like?
Average height. Athletic build. Black hair, blue eyes.
Mmm. I’m not mad at any of that!
Thank you. You never had any complaints before.
Now you’re teasing.
Come on, just tell me your name.
Please?
You need to guess.
This is hard.
I know. My turn.
Do you like Halloween?
No.
I used to, but not anymore.
Interesting. Here’s another one.
Have you ever broken someone’s heart?
I don’t think so. I’m usually the dumped rather than the dumper.
That’s a lie.
?
Were we in a relationship?
Yes.
But you said
‘Relationship’ can mean many things.
That’s not fair!
Don’t talk to me about fair.
Wow.
Did I do something to you?
You did this to yourself by asking the wrong thing.
And it’s MY turn.
You’re being rude.
Have you ever known someone who was murdered?
Who is this? I’m seriously asking now.
Answer the question.
Stop! Tell me who this is.
Answer.
You know what, I don’t think I want to play this game anymore.
You’re already playing it.
Was. I quit.
There is no quitting.
Let me be more specific. Have you ever seen a dead body?
You’re sick. Who the hell is this?!
I know all your secrets, Kelly.
Don’t make me tell everyone.
I don’t have any secrets.
You said it yourself earlier.
Everyone lies, or has lied in their life.
That’s not what I meant.
I know what you meant.
I know EVERYTHING.
And if you don’t play with me…
Kelly drops her phone and it vibrates with another text. Her fingers tremble as she picks it up.
I know everything.
Who is that? In the pic?
Do NOT play stupid right now.
I’m not!
We both know exactly who that is.
I don’t!
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Pants on fire. A truth about me? I ALWAYS call bluffs, Kelly.
:)
Why are you doing this?!
It’s not your turn to ask a question.
WHO ARE YOU?!
I suggest you figure it out.
As quickly as possible.
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