Relations (4 Parts in 4 Short Stories)

Relations Part 1: Alone

Francesca dialed her boyfriend. “This is Chuck…” straight to voicemail. Where was he at this hour? Lonely and restless, Francesca stared up into the dark. She picked up the phone and made another call. He picked up, answering in a hushed tone. “Ned, it’s me,” she purred, “can I come over?”

Relations Part 2: Bored

Ned and Nancy sat in silence. He had loved her once, but now only stayed with her for the apartment. His phone vibrated. Upon spotting Francesca’s name, Ned couldn’t resist; He rushed off to answer it. “I probably have to go,” called over his shoulder to Nancy, “problems at work.”

Relations Part 3: Lazy

Francesca dialed her boyfriend. His phone vibrated across the nightstand and tumbled to the floor. Chuck popped up in bed, spotted Francesca’s glowing name and smiled. He decided to let her sleep and call her back tomorrow. Chuck tucked the phone behind the engagement ring box on the bedside table.

Relations Part 4: Shy

Ned and Nancy sat in silence. Nancy was still reeling from the call she had received earlier. How could this happen to her? She looked over at her boyfriend and prepared to break the news about the chlamydia, when his phone vibrated and he rushed off to answer it.