Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

Cam 52–Awkward and avoidant

I’ve finished work for the night but instead of making my way home I’m sitting on a barstool in my empty, closed up bar just staring at my phone. I need to call Harry. All I have to do is pick up my phone and call him: And I’m going to do it. I really am, any second now. I don’t even know what I’m going to say to him exactly. I know the general idea of what I need to tell him, but first I need to get him to agree to listen to me and that’s the part that’s got me stumped. I’m hoping he’s just calmed down a little and isn’t as angry with me anymore. I down the shot of vodka I poured myself before I claimed my perch and hit the call button. I hold the phone up to my ear and listen to the phone ring, then ring again… and again. Then the call declines. Well shit. I didn’t think he would be keen to talk to me, but I can’t do anything if he doesn’t even answer the phone! Maybe it was an accident and he meant to pick it up? I call again and the call is declined immediately this time. Yeah I didn’t really think it was an accident. Okay, new plan. Text messages.

Cam- Harry, I know I don’t deserve it but I would really like a chance to explain myself and apologise properly. I have a lot that I want to say but I would really rather not do it by text. I will if I have to, but I really want to talk to you face to face. So if you’re willing to talk just

name when and where. I’ll make it work. I’ll be waiting to hear from you.

I send the text and wait. After staring at my phone for an hour and drinking two more shots. of vodka I force myself to admit that Harry probably isn’t answering my text tonight. I guess. I’ll have to try again tomorrow. I reluctantly lock up and begin the lonely walk home. It’s dark and I’m annoyed to find that I’m a little anxious about walking alone after dark. I never USED to be bothered by it especially. I mean maybe for the first few weeks when I first bought the place, but I got used to it and began to relax. But I got used to the company and I got used to not having to look over my shoulder or grip my keys. I know that Simon is locked up, but he’s far from the only threat in this world and after the week I’ve had I can’t seem to forget it. I pause on my doorstep and check my phone again. Still no response. I don’t want to be annoying and spam him with messages, I seriously doubt that it would help my case. But I

can’t help myself. I send one more.

Cam- I miss walking with you…

I head inside and basically go straight to bed. When I wake in the morning I immediately check my phone and I am disappointed to find that he hasn’t answered me. I send him another message.

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Bo

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in my back room today if you want to stop by, or

come see you.

Bor

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still shoved under my work bench and I end up pulling it out and collapsing in it as I take a call from my

see how you’re doing.” She says in a tone that is more polite and formal than I would normally expect to hear from my mother. She is still clearly being very careful with how she talks to me. It’s awkward, but I don’t mind it because at least it shows that she is aware of how much damage she’s done to our

slow to answer.

quiet day at work, just getting a few things done out back. I have a work room here where I practise my potions.” I tell her. I’m interested to hear how she reacts.

completely disregarding your education. I am glad to hear that you are still practising. Even if you aren’t part of a coven. What about your Incubus? Did you sort things out with him yet?” She asks. I

he won’t take my calls or answer my messages. I’ve spoken to our mutual friends and they say I should give him time. But I have no idea how MUCH time I should give him. Usually he’s the pushy one, I don’t know what to do with all this space.” I admit. It feels

fan of sitting and waiting. I like

remark dryly. She pauses

you can do. Make sure you’re ready for when he comes back, or do something to make sure you’re still

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actually… Not terrible advice. Thanks. I’ll figure something out.” I chat with her a little longer and tell her about a few of my newest potions before saying goodbye and hanging up. With her advice in mind, I take a selfie

him.

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Bor

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