The Telephone Exchange Near Berkeley Square
Words: 1887
Additional Tags: POV Outsider, POV Lesbian Character, World War II, Eavesdropping, Hopeful Ending, in which an angel and demon are the patron saints of lesbians
Part 1/2 of the love on the home front series.
Summary:
“Crowley, I don’t know what you think you’re playing at—”
Eva rushes to cut him off, “No, no.” She has overheard enough domestics to last a lifetime. “You’re through to the exchange, sir, for calls to Mayfair.”
No answer, but there’s a distinct sigh in the background.
She persists, “It is a call for Mayfair, yes?”
And, now, the reply is swift, each word laced with frustration. “What on earth do you need to know that for?”
“Well, sir, it was just to be sure that you’ve got the right—”
“I am sorry,” the man interrupts, not sounding sorry in the slightest. “I thought it all just happened.”
“Afraid not,” Eva says firmly. She bites back, We can’t work miracles.
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A London telephone operator transfers some most intriguing calls.
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Written for the @ineffableeraszine Blitz 1941 zine, which was wonderful to be a part of! 📞📝❤️
