1970s [Sol & Amiel]

A lonely radio host falls in love with a regular anonymous caller.

“Hello, you can call me by the name Sol. I live in a mountain somewhere in Country S. This is my first time calling in this radio, it’s good to be talking with someone sometimes. It’s quiet and a bit lonely here living at a remote village. Only a few to talk to and quite far from where I actually live at the back of the mountain. The situation we have here is still a bit of traditional and I only come down at the village at some time. I wanted to talk to somebody so we can share each other experiences. I hope this is not the last time I’ll call here. Please remember me Mr. Host” sol stated, excitedly. Grasping the telephone with both of his hands.

Thrice a month Sol calls at the radio station everytime he came down. For years they talk without knowing each other's faces. Only hearing each others voices, Amiel, the radio host is just listening attentively to what the caller is sharing, they have fun times and enjoying those joyous moments.

“I’m happy that you called again, so what’s our storytelling for today? What happened to your life this past few weeks, I am here along with other listeners to listen to you, Sol. I’m quite excited you see” Amiel stated, smiling.

The story goes on, enjoying it along with other listeners, they laugh, sometimes sad and teary, it’s all shared.

Not until a few weeks had passed, then a month, and another. The caller  stops calling. Amiel never heard of Sol again, and still he waited and never learns why.

Missed Chance was the Distance.