Phone call

The next few days go by quickly, and you get more and more excited about Friday’s date the closer it gets. You and Dakota begin texting back and forth, and you soon realize how similar her personality is to Mazzy. Both are energetic and fun, and you can understand how the two of them became friends so quickly. If anything, Dakota is even more flirty than Mazzy, hinting at plans for a wild night on Friday.

Between the two of them, you easily forget the things that trouble you. However, your troubles didn’t go away just because you forgot them. On Thursday night, you and Mazzy are relaxing after dinner when your phone rings. You look at it and sigh. It’s Kelly.

Mazzy looks at your phone and makes a sour face. You had told her the whole story after receiving the message Monday morning so naturally Mazzy was not a fan of your ex. After a moment, though, she sighs.

“You should probably answer. You said she’s stubborn, she won’t just go away.”

You grimace. “You’re right, as usual. I just would rather never talk to her again.”

Mazzy smiles. “Don’t worry, I’ll protect you from the mean lady! Ooh, and put it on speaker, I wanna listen in!”

You nod, answering the phone and turning it to speaker. “Hello, Kelly.”

Her voice is angry. “Don’t you ‘hello’ me, mister! Why didn’t you call me like I asked?!”

You sigh. “Because why would I? It’s been a year, and nothing. You have no hold over me, Kelly. I’ve moved on.”

Now you hear disgust in her voice. “I’ve heard rumors about how you’ve moved on. I heard you took in one of those monster girls…”

You smile at Mazzy. “That’s one way to put it. Yes, she’s sitting right next to me.”

Kelly grumbles. “How could you? Do you have any idea what will happen if people find out I used to date some deviant who fucks monsters?”

Now you get angry. “And why should I care? You gave up any say in my life when you walked out, Kelly. Best thing that ever happened to me, by the way. I’m happier now than I ever have been.”

“Ugh. I can tell already that your idiot friend had a hand in this. Him and his skank wife.”

You sigh. “Well, if you’re just going to insult the people who actually care about me, we’re done here. Good bye, Kelly.”

“Wait, you don’t understand! You can’t…”

You hang up, and mute your phone. As expected, she immediately calls again, so you block her number. Mazzy smiles and hugs you.

“I’m proud of you, my big strong mate! You don’t belong to her anymore!”

She giggles and kisses your cheek. “You belong to me!”

You laugh. “You can be scary when you’re possessive, Mazzy.”

She gives you her best puppy dog eyes. “I think you mean cute!”

You smile, and squeeze the adorable little halfling tight.