Chapter-22: Biting The Bullet
A/N: Banshee69 is a rockstar who makes my words look pretty. IpsitaC77 Apu is my personal Da Vinci for the kickass banner she made for this story. You two are the best. :*
Prompt: Maxed
Word Limit: 100
"McCarty," says the stoic voice answering the call.
Clearing his throat, Edward speaks. "Hey Em."
After a long silence, the voice responds. "You sure have some balls for calling me after the fiasco, Ed."
Edward carefully lets out a sigh of relief. He's mad, but willing to talk.
"Em, how have you been, my friend?" he asks, hoping his apprehension isn't detectable in his voice.
"Friend, huh?" Emmett chortles. "What do you want, Ed?"
Ignoring the jab, Edward requests, "Can we meet? Please?"
"You'll have to make it quick," comes the answer. "I get easily maxed out on civility with you."
A/N: Thank you for reading.
Share your thoughts with me and leave a review.
Stay safe and healthy, everyone.
Love,
Ann