Nerissa & Q

Lost Connection

"The guy was ridiculous Nessie! He orders a venti, forgets how large a venti is, and then complains about the size! He ordered it as a venti! Please tell me I had the right to snap at him for being forgetful."

❝How old was he?❞

"...That doesn't matter."

❝Oliver, if it was an old man...❞

"He was a very forgetful annoying old man!"

❝Doesn't give you the right to snap at him. Go on and apologized by giving him a free drink. Right now.❞

"How did you know he's still inside the cafe?"

❝I didn't until you said so just now. So, go on.❞

"Fine, fine. I feel bad anyway. He's only fifty though. Not that ol-"

❝Oh! My phone is ringing. I'm getting another call...from...oh my gosh...❞

"Is it Quentin?"

❝Yes...I should answer this. I'll speak to you soon.❞

"...Bye Nessie. Speak to you soon."

* * * * *

❝Hello?❞

"...You answered."

❝You called.❞

"I left voicemails. Plenty."

❝You know why I chose to ignore them for months. Why did you call back? I left that voicemail, but you could have surely ignored it.❞

"I had to hear your voice. It sounds...happier. Tell me, who is making you that happy? Is it Oliver? If it is then can I say that I'm better for you than him."

❝Quentin, you cannot be serious right now. You have no right to tell me that you are better than him. I haven't even confirmed if him and I are together. Am I not allowed to be happy?❞

"You can be happy. He make you happy, but I can make you even happier. You know it. Deep down you still like me and I still like you. We met on the phone for a reason."

❝That reason was because you wanted to drink coffee that day! I just happen to be the one on the phone! You can't make me happier if you have never made me happy! It's constantly a game with you! You think I'll just fall in love with you and be with you. I'm sorry, but you're wrong!❞

"Do you love him?"

❝Excuse me?❞

"Do. You. Love. Oliver?"

❝No, but even if I did I wouldn't tell you. You don't even know what has happened in these past five almost six months. You don't know if I'm with Oliver, you're assuming. You don't know how I am doing with my sisters, family, or job. You moved, gave up on us, and I am living my life without you.❞

"If you're happier without me then why did you try to call me back?"

❝I...don't know, but I wish I hadn't tried.❞

"Look, I am sorry. Can we start this conversation over?"

❝No. No we can't. Goodbye.❞

"What happens to us?"

❝There isn't an us. There will never be an us.❞

"I know you still have that one percent towards me."

❝Not anymore. Goodbye.❞

"Nerissa..."

❝...❞

"I still have hope...I probably shouldn't."