Well, That’s Certainly Not Common (932 hits)
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Submitted by Holly Golitely <hollywon1.at.yahoo.com> (View user info) at 2005-12-16 22:58:35 EST
This week was a long one for me. I had five finals (finished yesterday) after too many weeks of semester; the last three of which, I did not attend. I found out that those few weeks of the semester are the most important, unless you think it's fun when you study chapters that, judging by the finals, were not covered in class or the "reviews" that you missed. Still, I think that I faired well enough.
Today was the first day all week that I felt I'd accomplished something at work. Basically, I let it pile up on me during my sleep deprived haze and last minute hustle to do online practice quizzes. So, today I had to catch up lest I not receive my "cost of living less 2% annual raise".
Anyway, I was working my ass off, when I noticed that my mobile was ringing. It's on "silent" all day, but I leave it on my desk so that the flashing light of an important call might catch my eye if I'm not too busy reading Uber.
Today, I was actually working. So, my eyes weren't glazed, my mouth was closed, and I was aware of my surroundings.
"Private Caller," it said.
"No, thanks," said I.
<infinity=message> sign
Obviously, private or blocked callers are normally the undesirable ones.
Several scenarios ran through my head. Had I not paid my cable bill? Hmmm... I seem to recall giving $120 to SOMEONE for having an internet connection and access to basic television stations this month.
Is there a person out there who knows that I'm not stupid enough to answer the phone when they call, yet feel that I might need to hear a personalized voicemail? Hmmm......I don't think so, but since I don't owe anyone money, I'm curious.
So, I listened to the message.
"You better watch yourself, I'm goin' get you".
Right, then. I surely recognized that voice. Did he think I'd not? Granted, I was caught off guard, but did he think I'd be scared?
Fury.
I retrieved a number and looked at it for awhile, deciding whether or not to call.
Ten minutes later, I received another call from "Private Number".
It was all I had in me to not answer. However, being at work, I knew that regardless how tall they were, the walls of my cubicle allowed about as much privacy as a piece of opaque saran wrap.
So, to voicemail he went, again.
"Don't worry (breathing) ..I'm coming (loud breath)....I'm going to get you......you messed with the wrong person. You'll be sorry".
By now, you're surely assuming that I must have mistreated someone along the way.
Well, that's yet to be determined.
You see, I DO know that voice. It's not that of a boy been wronged. It wasn't a friend whose life savings I'd run off with. It wasn't a bookie and it wasn't a Mafioso.
It was a man that I haven't seen in over a month (and at least a year prior to that). The last time we met, he opened his arms for a hug (albeit, to my surprise as I don't "hug" many people).
Last time, I remember thinking that he looked like he'd aged 20 years. He looked old. Not in a natural way, but in an oxy cotton, or crystal meth sort of way. I've known him for about 15 years, (most of which I spent watching him pretend to not do the things that other people tell me he does).
To the best of my knowledge, he's only called me once before, and that was to get a hold of his wife.
I've known her since I was born. We were close for about 6 years; then didn't really speak for several more. At last, we were together again when I was 18, but still on very shaky ground.
She and I gained respect for each other over the last 7 years, but she waivers between love and disdain when it comes to our relationship.
Now, I'm being harassed by none other than......
My sister's husband.
After much internal debate, and between my parents and myself, I decided that the best course of action was for me to call my sister and ask her exactly what was her beef.
She didn't answer the first, second, or third time that I called.
Can't wait to see them next week.
Does anyone have a gat or some kind of lightsaber that I might be able to borrow for the Christmas holiday?
I prefer not to be stabbed 'neath the Christmas Tree without defensive weaponry.
User Reviews
Submitted by simple_catalyst (user info) at 2005-12-18 22:27:23 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
ha!
Submitted by sheckynecky (user info) at 2005-12-17 20:12:54 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
hmmm bizarre
Short story...because I was hopelessly unhip growing up, I learned most of my vocabulary not from everyday conversation, but from reading. Consequently, it bothers me to see words misused like faired when someone means fared, or bobbles when someone means baubles. Also the drug is OxyContin, nothing to do with the fluffy plant, which btw, is one of the most heavily pesticide sprayed crops around.
again, it is only due to my own dorky past that I mention this.
Submitted by matnotharry (user info) at 2005-12-17 19:23:09 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2005-12-17 19:08:17 (#)
Ranking: -1
JER-RY...JER-RY...JER-RY...JER-RY
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2005-12-17 19:08:17 EST (#)
Ranking: -1
JER-RY...JER-RY...JER-RY...JER-RY
Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-12-17 17:58:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Blimey Holly- be careful out there.
My school has blocked uber so I haven't been on much- it's good to see your life is still fun packed.
Submitted by MrSparkle847 (user info) at 2005-12-17 17:52:32 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Get a gun. No one can argue in favor of gun control given a situation like this.
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2005-12-17 10:43:32 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
buy some of those expensive glass christmas bobbles, then when he runs up to ya shout "CHRISTMAS THIS BITCH" and pop a couple of those suckers upside his head.
Christmassy and violent.
Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-12-17 09:38:15 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Sounds like he is destined to wear you down. I would succumb to his wishes and get it over with. Afterwards, tell him you have an STD, then laugh and walk away
Either that or keep starring at your phone everytime it rings.
Good Luck!
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2005-12-17 05:46:55 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Bewildering.
I think I need a conclusion before I can give this a +2.
Submitted by jagmcmanus (user info) at 2005-12-17 03:55:29 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Fuck him, use some crazy psycholology that he won't be expecting, As soon as you see him, in front of everyone ask him calmly to explain whay he called you and what is his problem, then he'll backtrack and look down (big oafs always do when they are not assuming to be confronted head on) You gotta do whatever he isn't expecting, but a taser and a camcorder will make you famous on ebaumsworld for at least 2 weeks so...
Submitted by Bigmike (user info) at 2005-12-17 01:48:35 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by GodLovesALittleLovin (user info) at 2005-12-17 01:25:41 (#)
Ranking: 0
hey ikknow you you live on ioho we m ett. . cantaeen hosrosep.e if i whad a wish itowuld be theat unironar sbe stet fre into the woiild afnd fuck DAWREINISINS I MAIGHT SERY TO FIND THE SECERER OF LIFE. I WILL FIGTHT YOU.
Holy shit.
Submitted by GodLovesALittleLovin (user info) at 2005-12-17 01:25:41 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
hey ikknow you you live on ioho we m ett. . cantaeen hosrosep.e if i whad a wish itowuld be theat unironar sbe stet fre into the woiild afnd fuck DAWREINISINS I MAIGHT SERY TO FIND THE SECERER OF LIFE. I WILL FIGTHT YOU.
Submitted by HadToBeDone (user info) at 2005-12-17 00:33:40 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Do you want to borrow my sword? I don't use it much since I sliced that chunk of my toe.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2005-12-17 00:32:05 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, buy a taser and a camcorder before all of this goes down. I want footage of this guy getting an assload of juice shot into his body, even if he's not really in the wrong for anything.
You should have called this 'Part 1 of 2,' as this demands closure when you find out more.
Submitted by coocoocachoo (user info) at 2005-12-16 23:18:34 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Wow, you seem to lead a life very similar to mine.
Who am I kidding? It would have been the Cable Company if this were my story.