Wrong Number
by Lavinia G Teodora Magnani
I got the child. Call the father, right now, before he calls the police.
and meet tonight, 2am, Maple Street.
Five minutes later
have you called him?
Ten minutes later
Gretchen! Answer me!
sorry, you got the wrong number.
ridiculous! Gretchen, I won’t let you duck out.
I’m not Gretchen. Wrong number
seriously, stop it. We’re in this together
I’m not Gretchen.
why are you not picking up?
because I don’t know you and I don’t wanna talk to you!
or maybe because you don’t want me to hear your voice!!
leave me alone.
is John with you?
who’s John?
Helen?
who’s Helen?
Paul?
listen, there’s no one here and i don’t know who you’re talking about
I knew something was wrong. I saw how you tried to avoid me today in the office
i don’t think so. I was at lectures all day today
oh yeah? you’ve become a student now?
i am a student, yes. And you’re a fucking weirdo
I don’t know why you’re doing this to me, Gretchen.
I’M NOT GRETCHEN!!
leave me alone or i’ll call the police!
ok, fine, bye
Ten minutes later
hey, I just talked to Gretchen. I got the wrong number. Sorry for bothering you
it’s ok
by the way from those texts I sent you it sounded like I kidnapped someone
i haven’t
just so you know, me and Gretchen are child protection workers.
I believe this little boy is being abused by his dad but because there’s no proof i took him to my house to talk to him in private. We’re not supposed to do that, but I’m worried for him.
glad to hear that!
i was wondering what you were gonna do to that child
i would NEVER hurt children. They’re my life
well congratulations you’ve got a great job
thanks :) so you’re a student? what do you study?
i’m in medical school
wow! that’s amazing! you must be really smart ;-)
haha thanks
you could maybe help me then: the little boy has a small burn on his arm. Cigarette
the dad said it was accidental
what shape is it?
round
does it have well-defined edges?
yeah
then it’s probably inflicted. Accidental burns have an indistinct shape
great info, thank you!
you’re welcome
so how are you liking med school?
the course is really tough
did you meet nice people?
yes the people are nice! I made lots of friends
that’s good. do you live on campus?
yup
well sorry again for earlier, have a nice evening
thanks, you too
An hour later
i’m so sorry i scared you….
it’s alright!
i was so rude. and i’m sure you’re a really nice person
wait a minute, are you chatting me up now???
hmmmm…. maybe!
...
you can trust me! i told you i’m a good guy
haha ok I trust you
i bet you’re a beautiful girl
no not really
come on!
no really i’m not that pretty
but i’m sure you’re really smart
yeah i’m alright haha
i knew it! which medical school do you go to?
i bet it’s like the best in the US
haha yeah its a pretty good one
come on which one?
Harvard
WOW
I’m texting a genius basically
haha
hey can i ask you something?
what?
what’s your name?
i’m not gonna tell you my name!!
oh come on! just your initials? i feel like i know you now ;-) my name is Matthew
haha you’re so weird. my initials are EK
thanks for that!
good night, EK ;-)
good night, Matthew :)
Two hours later
are you asleep?
no but i was trying to sleep!!
sorry if i woke you up
213768879 is calling
213768879 is calling
can you stop calling please?
why?
i don’t want to pick up i don’t know you
I know, I just want to annoy you
sorry what?
come on stop it!
I can’t, I need to find you
What?
What are you talking about?
Here it is. Room B13. Thanks for letting it ring
there are so many rooms on this campus I wouldn’t have found you otherwise
Go away
Did you think I’d let you live after I’d given you all that information about the kidnapping?
you said you were a child protection worker
i guess I lied

don’t call the police
It’s too late
KNOCK-KNOCK
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