Maybe Later(22)

The way she spoke about Fitzgerald’s work, it was as passionate as she described the author. Yesterday, I googled the book and downloaded it. It’s so twisted. I honestly can’t comprehend why people would want to read something that would make them emotional. I prefer to focus on a good sci-fi, or learn about technology that, if I put my mind to it, I might be able to apply to my own company.

The idea for tablets came out of Star Trek. Anything is possible.





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Thursday, April 21st, 1:07 a.m.



AWalk90: You’re still working.



I stare at the screen for a few seconds and check the time before I respond.



JSpear84: What are you doing up so late?

AWalk90: There was an emergency with a client. There’s always something that needs immediate attention.

JSpear84: You should hire someone to help you.

AWalk90: Like an assistant for the assistant? LOL

JSpear84: It’s just an idea.

AWalk90: The accounts I handle are sensitive, I only delegate if I have an emergency.

JSpear84: Are you calling me sensitive?

AWalk90: No, you’re my problem child. One of those bosses who doesn’t trust just anyone and needs a lot of support but doesn’t like to give up any power.

JSpear84: Did you study psychology?

AWalk90: I have a minor in everythingology.

JSpear84: Out of curiosity, what did you study?

AWalk90: Amy Walker studied two years of psychology, with a minor in women’s studies. The ultimate goal was to become a teacher.

JSpear84: You didn’t finish?

AWalk90: What did you study? Computer Science?

JSpear84: Computer Science and then robotics, plus an MBA.

AWalk90: No surprise there. I hear they give those MBAs to just about anyone these days.

JSpear84: What were you planning on studying when you started college?

AWalk90: I wanted to do what my parents thought was ideal for me. Until I realized it wasn’t going to make them happy, so I did my own thing.

JSpear84: By becoming a virtual assistant?

AWalk90: Since I refused to make my parents happy, they stopped paying tuition. It was either strip or become an executive assistant. I opted for the latter and it paid off.

JSpear84: You’ve been working there for four years, is that correct?

AWalk90: As an assistant I’ve worked for eight, and at VAES for four.

JSpear84: Is it a good company or would you consider exclusivity at some point?

AWalk90: Get in line, there’re a lot of people who want to hire me exclusively.

JSpear84: You can’t blame me for trying. There’s no competitive clause in your contract. I assume anyone can offer you a job without getting in trouble.

AWalk90: I’m the only assistant without a competitive clause in this company because I’d never leave.

JSpear84: The others have one?

AWalk90: Yep, I’m not 100% sure what the penalty is, but it’s a stiff penalty for both parties.

JSpear84: Can you suggest any music to listen to while I’m finishing writing this code.





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Thursday, April 21st, 1:29 a.m.



AWalk90: I’m actually watching a movie. Would you like me to stream it to you?

JSpear84: I thought you said you were working.

AWalk90: It’s called multitasking, Spearman.





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AWalk90 invited you to share a screen

JSpear84 accepted your invitation





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JSpear84: Clueless?

AWalk90: It’s a classic.

JSpear84: Another version of Emma.

AWalk90: Did you read Emma?

JSpear84: Pride and Prejudice is all the Austen I’ve read.

AWalk90: Persuasion is a must. I would love to own the entire collection. We have to catch you up on the classics, Mr. Spearman.

JSpear84: That’s what I’ve been told.

AWalk90: Who told you that?



I stare for a second at the screen, debating on whether to tell her about Emmeline or not, but talk myself out of it.



JSpear84: It’s not important, what really freaks me out is seeing Antman in a romcom.

AWalk90: He was also in Anchorman, but Paul Rudd as Mike is my favorite.

JSpear84: Mike?

AWalk90: Please tell me you’ve watched Friends, it’s a 90s classic.

JSpear84: I was only ten or eleven when that show began to air. Of course I didn’t watch it.

AWalk90: We have to stream it.

JSpear84: Why?

AWalk90: I can’t let you live in a world where Friends doesn’t exist.

JSpear84: Leave me drowning in the ocean of ignorance. I’m indulging you with Clueless.

AWalk90: What did you do last weekend?

JSpear84: Not much, talked to my brother. He’s doing better, and I socialized.

AWalk90: Socialized?

JSpear84: Met a girl.

AWalk90: Girl or woman? Because there’s a huge difference between those. I could congratulate you or call the police. Speak correctly, Spearman.



Oh, for fuck’s sake, leave it to Amy Walker to make me sound like a sexual predator.



JSpear84: She is a woman. She is pretty in an understated way.