By Nicholas Deroose “The number you have dialed is currently unavailable, at the tone please leave a voice message.” Beep. David paused over the receiver wondering if he should leave a message. He had texted his date earlier but didn’t get a response and he did not want to come off as too pushy or desperate by leaving a voicemail but neither did he like being left hanging. He lifted his cigarette to his lips and took another long drag, the white stick burning in his inhalation and turning ashen... read more
