A Friend in Need
Written by: Margaret
“Come here, babe.”
Stephen slung his arms around Janice, pulling her close. His lips found hers as they both fell on the bed. In a moment of frenzy they pulled at each others clothes, trying to free themselves of the unwanted fabric.
The sudden shrill tone of his mobile interrupted the moment. Nuzzling deeper into Janice’s beautiful, slender neck Stephen tried to ignore the irritating sound, but it wouldn’t stop.
Stretching his arm out to reach his phone, he knocked it off. Relieved to have put an end to the shrill interruption, Stephan returned all his attention to his babe.
Brrrr…Brrrr…. “Shit!” yelled Stephan as the phone rang again. Furious, he jumped up, grabbing the phone, he screamed into it, “Yeah?”
“I’m gonna put an end to it, Stephan.” He recognized the voice of his best friend, Andy.
“What the hell are you talking about?” Stephan let out all his anger.
“I’ve made up my mind. I’m gonna put an end to it,” Andy’s voice was calm and unhurried.
“Andy, do whatever you like but don’t call me up at midnight to tell me about it. Look, I’m busy right now. I’ll give you a call in the morning. OK?”
Without waiting for Andy’s reply Stephan turned off his phone and threw it aside.
“Sorry, Babe.” apologized Stephan as he took Janine in his arms again.
“Was it important?” asked Janine, happy to have Stephan back to herself.
“Nah, it was just Andy going on about something or other that he was gonna put an end to,” mumbled Stephan as he ran his fingers along Janine’s curves.
“Put an end to!” Janine sat bolt upright, knocking Stephan back.
“Hey, what’s the matter, babe?”
“Phone him back, Stephan. Now!” Janine was out of the bed searching the floor for the phone.
“Shit! Oh, my God! You don’t mean……” realization hit Stephan as he saw the expression on Janine’s face.
Grabbing the phone from Janine’s hand he pressed the buttons in a mad frenzy.
There was no answer.
“Shit, why didn’t I listen to him,” shouted Stephan as he fumbled with his clothes trying to dress, find his car keys and get out of the door all at once.
Driving like a madman he reached Andy’s apartment in record time. The word END…END…rang in his ears.
Taking the stairs two at a time he threw himself on Andy’s doorbell and didn’t let go until it was opened by his surprised friend.
“Stephan! What are you doing here?”
“Don’t do it, Andy!” Stephan was completely out of breath.
“Do what?” asked Andy, a puzzled frown forming on his brow.
“Put an end to your life! Whatever problems you’re facing, man – hey, we can talk about it.”
“Put….put an end to my life. What are you talking about?”
“Your phone call half an hour ago, don’t you remember?” Stephan’s voice was frantic as he looked around him.
“Ohhh! Stephan, I think you’d better come inside,” Andy’s face broke into a smile as he moved aside to let Stephan pass.
“Beer?” asked Andy. “I’m afraid I can’t offer you a cigarette,” he added as he pointed to the waste paper basket. “I crushed every fag I had an hour ago,” grinning he went on,. “when I decided to put an end to this sick obsession. Once and for all! Oh, I didn’t spoil your evening, did I?”