NEW VOICEMAIL → from percy banks
JULY 12, 2016
“ calla, hey. it’s percy. i just landed in paris. are you and the big guy already set up at hq ? give me a call back when you get the chance. thanks. ”
AUGUST 1, 2016
“ what the hell were you thinking today? we were supposed to keep a low profile and stay on task. in case you were wondering, that doesn’t mean flirting with the head of a spanish crime syndicate. and, no, before you ask, i’m not jealous. stop acting like a child and do your job, please, for once. i’ve got some business to take care of but i’ll see you in a few. i’m not going to tell your father about it, don’t worry. i’m feeling nice today. just remember that i’m watching you, neptune. ”
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
“ hey, calla. your dad is practically going crazy without you here this week. he literally couldn’t pick which tie to wear today--i told him to go with the dark red one, because i think that’s your favorite, right ? ... anyways, i’m supposed to give you four one one on the latest development in the hope diamond case. you probably don’t wanna hear that, though. i’ll just call you back later. actually, before i go -- uh, just be careful out there. and come hom--i mean, back soon. bye ”
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
“ hi, it’s me. look, i know i’m probably the last person you want to hear from right now, but i know you, calla, and i know you need to talk to someone right now, and i know it’s not gonna be your dad. i’m coming up the stairs to your room right now--so please just stay there, and stop running. you don’t ever have to run from me, okay? ”
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
“ hey. you’re probably wondering why i’m not in your room right now. look, last night was a mistake --- it’s better if we don’t get .... involved. not that i didn’t like it, i just. i think it’s better if we keep it professional, [...] neptune. it’s my fault, i shouldn’t have kissed you like that. i hope you can understand. ”
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
“ god, i’m such an idiot. fuck that, forget what i just said. i’m coming back, calla. stay right where you are, i’m literally runni-- ”
DECEMBER 11, 2016
“ how come you pick up your phone even less now that we’re dating ? aren’t you supposed to be excited to hear from me? anyways, i’m ninety-nine percent sure your dad heard me call you babe today, so if i don’t wake up tomorrow, know it’s because he poisoned me. in all seriousness, though, we need to be more discreet about this. we both know how important this team is to him. we don’t want to ruin that. ”
JANUARY 14, 2017
“ good morning, baby. i love you. i know i’m on the other side of the world right now but i woke up thinking of you and i can’t get you out of my head. i miss your little laugh that you do when i say something stupidly corny like that. i miss the way you nuzzle your head into my neck when you’re tired. i miss your smile. if i can sort this out quickly enough, i’m going to try to get on an earlier flight home. but don’t wait up for me, okay? i’ll see you soon. ”
MARCH 5, 2017
“ i spent all of this morning picking out a ring, baby. and i know you’re not going to hear this message until tonight, because your phone is sitting right next to me. you should really remember where you put that thing. you’ll be pleased to know that i did, in fact, ask your dad for his blessing, and that he did, in fact, give it to me. we both know it’s only your opinion that matters but i didn’t want to hurt the old man. i love you. after we acquire the van gogh piece tonight, i really hope you say yes. call me cocky, but i’m pretty sure you will. love you. see you later. ”
MARCH 7, 2017
“ i miss you so fucking much. this is all my fault. i’m sorry, i’m so, so sorry. i blew it. i blew it. god, i’m so fucking stupid. if i had just stuck to the plan, checked the west corridor like i was supposed to.... you’d still be here. but no, i spent fifteen fucking minutes practicing my proposal speech in the bathroom like an absolute psycho. and now you’re dead. gone. forever. god, calla, you were the only person in this world i felt truly got me. i fucked up. i would give anything to start over, to keep you. i’m sorry. you deserved better. i didn’t deserve you. ”