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2• What's your name?

• C H A R L O T T E •

After a hot shower, a plate of greasy breakfast and a couple aspirins, I decided to go for a walk to get some fresh air and shrug off the deathly migraine.

I put on a pair of black joggers, a blue sports bra and my white Nikes. I tied my hair up into a loose ponytail and scooped up my coin purse, phone and earphones.

"Vi?! Keeks?! Sam?! I'm going out! Be back later!" I paused and listened for their acknowledgement. Only a barely audible series of groans emerged from the bedrooms. I took that as their comprehension.

I put my earphones in, put my music on shuffle and began my walk. I thought I'd take a casual stroll to the beach near Vi's apartment and then try a jog.

Unknown Number
Who's THIS?

The buzz interrupted my enjoyment of Where Are Ü Now. I sighed and unlocked my phone. Unknown Number finally replied. My walking slowed down slightly as I began my response.

Char
You texted me first. Who do you think I am?

Char
And you didn't answer my question: who are you?

I sped up my walking a bit again, still with my earphones in despite no music playing. Sometimes I don't realize they're still in and my curiosity about Unknown Number distracted me enough to the point where I didn't realize.

Unknown Number
Isn't this Mikey? Your new #...

I hope Unknown Number doesn't think I didn't realize how he or she or it hasn't answered my "who are you?" question... STILL. But who the hell is Mikey?!

Char
Uhm, no

Unknown Number
Then who is this?

Char
Who are YOU?

Unknown Number
That's none of your business. Who are you?

Char
That's none of your business

This person is really pissing me off. They texted ME first and it's most obviously a wrong number but they still expect me to tell them, a complete stranger, who I am. No!

Unknown Number
Whatever

Unknown Number
So this really isn't Mikey? Are you just punking me?

This person is an idiot.

Char
I'M NOT MIKEY. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO THAT IS

Unknown Number
Gee no need to shout. A simple 'no' woulda worked

Char
Really? Because a minute ago you thought you were being punked. Leave me alone, unknown weirdo!

Unknown Number
Fine, rude bitch!

I clenched my jaw. This asshole! Who the hell is this?! My cheeks got hot as anger bubbled within me. I closed my Messages app and resumed listening to music. I continued my walk and tried to block out the most rude text encounter I've had with a complete and utter stranger.

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As I walked back into Vi's apartment, I tugged out my earphones, and scanned the open-plan living area. It was weirdly quiet. And neat.

"Hello?" I called out.

No answer.

I walked further into the house and to the kitchen.