Labirinto

-Hello?

-Yes. Could I talk to James, please?

-James is not working now. Do you want to leave a message?

-What do you mean he's not working now?

-He has a day off today, darling. That's what my calendar says.

-Can you check that again? I'm pretty sure he should be at work.

-Dearest, my calendar is right in front of me and there's a big red sign in the fourth of august: James, OFF. Besides, he told me he had something very important to do today.

-Yes, of course he did.

-Again, do you wanna leave a message?

-No, it's alright. I'll try his cell phone. Thank you.

Cindy tries to call James' cell phone, but he doesn't answer. Answering machine.

She thinks a little bit and gives another call.

-Yes?

-Karol, my dear.

-Can I help you, Mrs. Kramer?

-Do you know where's James?

-Not really. Last time I saw him, he was at Robert's party.

-Alright. I'll try his phone again. Are you ready to go?

-Yes, I'll be downstairs in ten minutes.

-Alright, dear. I'll see you in a bit.

-Thank you for the ride, by the way.

-Oh, you're very welcome. I just hope we can find him.

-He always turns up... last minute, but he does.

-Yes. Ten minutes. Deal.

-Deal.

Cindy tries James' phone again.

-God, where the hell have you gotten yourself into, James(he still didn't answer)?

-Hmmmm... hi-llo?

-James? James? Oh, my, James! Where are you? Are you crazy? Do you wanna kill your poor mother?

-Hey, mom! What's ... up?

-What's up? This is the best you can tell me right now? Nothing's up, everything is down. I'm very worried about you... I have been trying to call you the whole day. You're not at work, your girlfriend has no idea where you are, you vanished from the world... if I have a heart attack, you know who's fault it was!

-Oh, mother... I love it when you're mellow like that.

-Are you mocking me? Are you crazy? You're drunk! Oh my god, you're drunk! What do I do with you, child?

-Awww, mother... why do you have to do this?

-Tell me!!! Are you drunk or not?

-No, mom, I just woke up... that's all.

-What time did you go to bed last night?

-Remind me again how old I am.

-But today, James! Today!

-I just wanted to sleep in for a little bit more!

-Today!!!!!! Today...

-What's up, mother? What's up today?

-Tiffany, James. Do you still remember your sister, Tiffany? Your beloved sister who cares so much about you?

-OH. MY. GOD.

-Yes, James. That's what you should be saying. Thank God.

-Fuck, it's her wedding.

-Get down in half an hour, I'll be waiting in the car. Do not take any longer.

-I'm so sor...

Hangs up.

-Man... I'm not drinking anymore.