Chapter 73 - Unknown Name Private Number

I had another one of those disturbing calls tonight from Unknown Name Private Number. Same as the one I had just before Christmas.

I know it was Rett. It didn't upset me, or worry me, or even frighten me. It is strange, because I live alone now and those type of calls should upset me. But there are some things in this life that I just know, and this is one of them.

I held the line open and listened so hard that my ears were hurting. I could hear the noises from inside the car, but not another sound. I know someone was there, listening to what I was saying "Hello, hello....hello." Then I would listen again. Nothing.

Then I softly said "Is it you?" And I waited again for a response, for a familiar sound of some sort. A hint of who you were...but nothing. Then I said "Talk to me." I said this gently, and caringly, so as not to scare you off. I heard nothing but the sounds from the inside of a travelling car, the swooshing sounds of passing cars and a muffled radio in the distance.

I kept listening and waiting until finally I said "I'll wait." And then you hung up. Not a slamming of the phone, but a soft hang-up.

But I know it was you. I know you have something to say...and I'll wait.