I'm in a workshop this semester... creative writing. I enjoyed this assignment so I decided to post it. The prompt was "write a one sided phone conversation." Tell me what you think. -MB
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(Don’t answer it.) I have to answer it.
Hello?
Hi…
No, no. You didn’t wake me.
(Who is it, baby?) It’s Josh.
Hmm? Oh no, just talking to the cat. He’s lying next to me.
Mhmm… well you aren’t here… so he takes up your side of the bed.
Yep, I know. I get lonely.
Well you are gone all the time… The cat keeps me company.
(I’m a cat now?)
I know. I know… that’s why the cat stays downstairs. I’ll wash the sheets before you return, okay?
(What an ass. Who cares if the cat’s in bed with you?) He’s allergic, be quiet.
Just the TV… I’m watching the movie Closer on HBO.
It’s with Julia Roberts… the one where she has an affair with Jude Law... you've seen it before.
(So are you Julia and I’m Jude? Better than being a stupid cat.) Shut-up, damn-it.
No, no. Things get crazy when you aren’t here, you know that. I’m just talking to myself as I write out the grocery list…trying to figure out what to make for dinner this week...
Yes… multi-tasking as usual…
So… how’s your trip so far?
That’s good… you return on Wednesday right? I planned on making steaks that night…
You are? Today?
(He’s coming home today?)
You know I don’t like surprises, Josh. When does your plane land?
(Is that the garage door? Fuck…) Shit, he wasn’t supposed to be home today…
Oh? Now? Great dear, I’ll be downstairs in a minute…
You’re coming up steps! What a surprise. Well… I guess goodbye since you're almost here…
