She answered her phone and it was her own number. At least it used to be until she changed it. and even though she had put everything behind her and separated from that number. Her curiosity clawed at her like a cat with a length of string. This is weird she thought as she pulled her phone closer. Hello she said Hello is this Joe Zermano the deep voice asked? Yes she answered, this is Josephine who is this? I am Andrew but That's not important but I keep getting messages for you and they are kinda Scary! what do you mean? Well besides the nudity and foul language he was threatening to hurt you. Do you know who he might be? Yes I'm certain it's Robert, my ex He's psycho. Could you forward those messages so I can have something to show the cops? Of course hold on he said. Ok, Sure she said. Here we Go again Joe thought out loud. I wish he would just go somewhere and die. Well, maybe that's what he needs. The voice coldly rang from the phone. Did I say that out loud ? Joe tried to thin the heaviness of the moment. Well let's see what you say when you read these messages he offered. And as Joe read The Savage threats a chill ran down her spine and she had never felt the cold hand of terror settle around her neck it was almost hard to breathe. And the walls seemed to close in around her. Are you okay? He asked can I help? I know this sounds a little strange since we've never met but I feel almost responsible for this. My name is Andrew Mason. Why don't you look me up? You'll see I'm a fireman if you need me to come sit with you for a while I could help he said. Joe's head told her to say no but her gut spoke first and she said okay please come over Andrew. It's 2342 Haven St. apartment 333.oh that's pretty close he said give me 15 minutes. Ok she said as she retreated to the couch and hid under her throw blanket. As Joe's mind retraced the memories her pulse raced like a fever and the over stimulation with regrets, anger, and vulnerability fogged her awareness. As her front door camera buzzed on her cell phone she grabbed it and looked at the stranger standing at her door one minute! she spoke into her phone. then she paused by the entry mirror to check herself, She had always been considered pretty from pixie to pigtails and as she pulled her long dark hair up she could see the worry that framed her green eyes. And as she opened her door she couldn't help but notice he was very handsome and had brought a bottle of wine. Yet his first words as he stepped inside was asking if she was ok? His concern was obvious his eyes never left hers and she felt safe.

They talked deep into the night both feeling an instant connection that minute by minute became a pull so strong it perpetuated a fear of something unknown. Something unexplainable like innocence under a spell and neither wished to chase away the feeling but being apart tonight was not an option.

Sometimes in life there are unexpected serendipitys that open doors and change everything. And as they woke to the golden rays of sunlight they could feel that their world had changed. As they woke her old number made his new phone do a flash dance across the table. Robert had been texting threatening Josephine all night they were over 97 Texts. Obsess much? Sneeded Andrew. What are we going to do about this guy he asked she said let's have breakfast I think I have an idea .. first you need to know who Robert is. First of all he's not a dummy he's very calculated, very two-faced and sneaky, very narcissistic and his whole existence orbits around his mommy and his trust fund and as they say you gotta hit them where it hurts strategized Joe. Well Josephine how are we going to do that ?asked Andrew okay here's what we do.

After they worked out their plan it was time to set the trap. Here's my phone Andrew said hope this works. Josephine took the phone and dialed Robert. Josephine you called hey baby I want you back. Listen Robert it's not going to work not this time and I'm tired of your threats and your stalking me I'm going to take my phone to your mother and show her what a scumbag you really are Josephine mocked Robert you wouldn't dare besides what makes you think she'll believe you over me. I don't have to believe it Robert your texts will be your downfall. Okay Joe listen you don't want me back that's fine. I'll leave you alone on one condition you meet me one last time and bring me your phone. You swear Robert that this will be the last I ever hear from you. Yeah Joe I promise. Okay then where do you want to meet? She said as she smiled over the phone at Andrew. You remember that little cafe over on 109 Street I'll meet you there in 40 minutes Robert said. Okay Robert no tricks see you in 35 as she hung up the phone. Okay let's go. So they called an Uber and got dropped off around the block and walked around the corner. I'll go first, Andrew said. Josephine waited three four minutes thinking about how much she'd liked Andrew and what a big mistake she had made by ever seeing any good in a guy like Robert. Then she prepared started recording on her phone. Then took a deep breath and walked in and there was Robert sitting at the table.. Josephine, you look lovely. Where's your phone? I have it here Robert you promise if I give you this phone you leave me alone and she slid Andrew's phone across the table. Robert stared at her coldly then brought out his phone and dialed her number and the phone vibrated and rang all over the table he then grabbed the phone and broke it while smirking at her. You know Josephine you're the dumbest girl you thought threatening to tell my mommy would get me to leave you alone you're a fool ..then I'll go and tell your mother Josephine pleaded. You go right ahead and go tell that fat ugly old horses ass she's about as dumb as you are and when she finally kicks the bucket I'll think of you while I'm riding on my yacht he angrily ranted. I don't see how you can talk about your mother that way she's done nothing but make your life privileged. That's none of your business she was no kind of mother to me she was just a bankroll and I hate her just like I hate you what's going to stop me from coming at you when you're not expecting it I got all the time in the world and all the money too thanks to that old wrinkled prune I call mother. See you soon babe and Robert left with a confident swagger. Josephine smiled a long minute thinking .when the waitress came and laid the bill on the table. Josephine picked it up and said typical. Soon as the coast was clear Andrew came over took the check payed it then called The Uber and headed for Robert's mother's. Well let's say Robert's mother wasn't too happy about what Robert said about her. And although it amounted to both Josephine and Andrew losing their cell phones. What they found was worth it all let's just say they have two brand new cell phones two brand new numbers and one cell phone plan.

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