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124 : Extra Burden

Author: Authoress Berry Julie
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Evelyn sat in front of the mirror, brushing her hair when suddenly, her phone rang loudly. Looking at the caller, she trembled in fear and didn't pick it up. The caller was pretty consistent so she picked up after the third call.

"Why the hell didn't you pick my call? Are you avoiding me now??" the person growled angrily over the phone.

Evelyn's heart quickened in pure fear and she stuttered as she tried to defend herself.

"No-no, why will y-you think that? I can never avoid your call even if I am asleep". she said laughing nervously.

"Oh, really?" .

"Y-yes". Evelyn replied swiftly.

"So why did I have to call you three fucking times before you picked up? you know I hate delay". the caller yelled suddenly and Evelyn held her chest in fear as she took the phone away from her ear but even with that her ear made a weird ringing sound because of how loud the voice was.

"I am really sorry, I was in the bathroom so I couldn't pick it up on time. it wasn't intentional I swear." Evelyn pleade
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