“Hello…,” I greeted the mysterious caller, eager to
decipher his or her identity through their voice.
But the caller remained mute.
“Hello…please, who is this?” I inquired over and over
again but I got no response from the caller.
With anger, I was about to end the call when suddenly, I heard a familiar voice answer,
“Hi, Vivian. It’s me,” The voice calmly said.
Immediately, I recognized the caller to be Daniel my ex-boyfriend whom I had deleted and blocked his numbers after we parted ways six months ago.
“Daniel?,” I softly called out in disbelief.

“Yes, Vivian. I am glad you still recognize my voice,” He said.
“And why are you calling me?” I asked utterly curious.
“Congratulations. I heard you are getting married
tomorrow, ” He said.
“Seriously? How in the world did you find out?” I asked, seething with anger but keeping my voice low.
“I have my sources, Vivian,” he calmly replied.
“Well, thank you for your unnecessary congratulations.
But this will be the first and last time you ever call this number again. Are we clear?” I warned.
“Can we meet up?” he suddenly proposed, leaving me
speechless.

“What did you just say?” I asked, utterly confused.
“Listen, Vivian. I understand that I’ve deeply hurt you in the past, but I’ve realized that we should address our
past issues now before you walk down the aisle” he
explained.
“What?” I scoffed, unable to believe what I was
hearing. “Are you insane? Address what exactly? Daniel, listen we are over and I’m marrying someone else
tomorrow morning.”
“Vivian, I’m fully aware of your upcoming wedding, and I’m genuinely happy for you. But I can’t let you walk
down the aisle without clearing the misconceptions you have about me. I owe you an explanation for my past
behavior. Believe me, I only want a chance to talk to
you, nothing more,” he expressed sincerely.

“Are you out of your mind? How could you ask this of
me, knowing that meeting you could endanger my marriage? Who exactly sent you, Daniel?” I asked, filled with anger and irritation.
“Vivian, please, just this once, okay? I promise not to take up much of your time, and I’ve made it easy for
you to meet me. I’ve booked a room in the same hotel where your bridal shower is taking place,” he explained.
“You did what?” I exclaimed in astonishment.
“Yes, Vivian I’m currently staying in room 112,” he
informed.

“Daniel, are you out of your mind? How did you get to
know my current location? Wait a second, are you
stalking me?” I questioned, in shock and fear.
“No, Vivian. I have my ways of figuring these things
out, remember? But, more importantly, we need to
have a conversation. I promise that if you agree to
meet me, I will disappear from your life forever,” he
assured.
“Daniel, you must be insane to ask for such an
impossible thing from me,” I replied.
“Trust me, Vivian. It’s not as impossible as you think.
Nevertheless, if you prefer, I could come to you
instead,” he offered.