emily | levi

Welcome to help line. How can I assist you today?

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Hello? Anyone there?

Sorry about the other day. That was pretty rude of me to hang up.

Ah, it's you. Don't worry, love, you didn't hurt my feelings. But do you need someone to talk to? I'm guessing you do because you called back.

Um...I think I'm fine. I don't want to bother you with my problems.

I work at a help line. I signed up to listen to people talk about their problems. So tell me, what's wrong?

No, really, I'm fine. It's not a huge deal-

Don't lie to me.

What? I'm not. Why would I lie to you?

Because people who need help always try to minimize their problems. Now, talk to me.

I told you, I have no problem-

That's another lie you're telling me, love.

Stop calling me that.

Love? I thought every girl liked to be called that.

Well, I don't like it when a stranger calls me that.

Okay, understandable. What's your name, then?

Why would I tell you that?

Well, I either call you love or your name. Your choice.

Tell me your name. Then I'll consider telling you my name.

Sorry, I'm not allowed to do that. Privacy and all that jazz.

What? If you weren't even planning on telling me your name, why did you try to get me to tell you my name?

Well, you were the one who said you didn't want to be called love. I was just trying to find another name to call you by.

You're insufferable.

Thank you, love.

That wasn't a compliment.

Well, I'm taking it as one.

Whatever. Goodbye.

[call ended]

Goodbye to you too, love.