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ELanc90: Why did you lie?

JSpear84: It wasn’t my intention. I just didn’t introduce myself correctly. She made me too nervous. I know I sound like a teenage boy meeting Kate Beckinsale.

ELanc90: She’s that hot huh?

JSpear84: Yes, she’s pretty. She doesn’t flaunt it, but you notice her right away.

ELanc90: Does she know you’re rich and own one of the world’s biggest software companies?

JSpear84: My company isn’t that big.

ELanc90: Not yet, wait until this weekend. Plus, you’re one of the wealthiest guys under 35.

JSpear84: Did you google me?

ELanc90: I do not need google to learn about you, I just have to ask the right questions to the right people. You can’t sue me.

JSpear84: I’d never sue you. Though, you’re a tricky, evil woman.

ELanc90: And you wouldn’t have me any other way.

JSpear84: You’re right. It’s such a shame that we don’t know each other.

JSpear84: Sometimes I wonder what would’ve happened if we’d met under different circumstances.

ELanc90: At the right time?

JSpear84: Good night, Emmeline.

ELanc90: Good night, Jackson.





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Friday, September 9th, 10:51 a.m.



Emmeline: Hi, I’m doing well. I was wondering if you’d like to have coffee?

Jack: Today isn’t a good day. Can we meet tomorrow?

Emmeline: That works.

Jack: It’s not that I don’t want to see you. I am swamped with work. How is work for you?

Emmeline: Different, I’ll explain later if we have time.

Jack: Where do you want to meet?

Emmeline: I was thinking maybe at the café where we had our first date. You know that French place that you like.

Jack: How about 12:00? We can have lunch.

Emmeline: Perfect, it gives me time to go to the Farmer’s Market and buy some flowers, get catnip for the kids, and maybe even go to the bookstore.

Jack: You’re talking too much, are you flustered?

Emmeline: Heavily.

Jack: Don’t be, it’s just me, Jack.

Emmeline: I feel like every time we meet, I make an ass of myself. Are you sure you want to meet?

Jack: We’ll talk about it on Saturday. I’ll be waiting for you.

Emmeline: Have you?

Jack: See you tomorrow.





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Friday, September 9th, 11:01 a.m.



Elanc90: I know you’re busy, but I wanted to congratulate you and tell you that I’m seeing him tomorrow.





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Friday, September 9th, 9:12 p.m.



JSpear84: She wants to see me.





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Friday, September 9th, 10:33 p.m.



ELanc90: Who?

JSpear84: What are you doing right now?

ELanc90: Looking at my wardrobe, I don’t know what to wear tomorrow.

JSpear84: Do you have a hot date?

ELanc90: I told you I’m seeing him tomorrow. You haven’t told me who wants to see you. That’s the point of this conversation.

JSpear84: It was just a question, is it a hot date? If so, wear a short skirt and stockings. Maybe a lace bodice underneath your blouse. Button down blouse.

ELanc90: Focus Jackson.

JSpear84: I can’t, that outfit is hot.

ELanc90: Jackson, who wants to see you?

JSpear84: My ex.

ELanc90: Your ex-wife?

JSpear84: No, the woman who broke my heart a few months back.

ELanc90: Wow, I didn’t know she broke your heart. What a bitch. Do you want me to claw her eyes out?

JSpear84: Aww, would you do that for me?

ELanc90: Maybe.

JSpear84: See you like me. So, should I say yes and if so, what should I wear?

ELanc90: Wear clothes.

JSpear84: Smartass. That’s not helpful.

ELanc90: I feel like you’re mocking me.

JSpear84: What if I wear one of my company’s shirt?

ELanc90: Nope. It’d scream, look at me, I am Jackson Spearman, CEO, and owner of the world.

ELanc90: Congratulations on the launch I saw it went beyond expectations. I can’t believe you used Alistair as your spokesperson. I’m not happy with you. When are you going to show your face?

JSpear84: Were you watching the news just to see my face?

ELanc90: You’re a nightmare, are you sure she wants to meet you again? Or is it just your imagination?

JSpear84: You want me all to yourself, don’t you, Emmeline.

ELanc90: You wish.

JSpear84: Meet me tomorrow.

ELanc90: What?

JSpear84: Meet me tomorrow before you see him. I know we live in the same city.





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Saturday, September 10th, 12:05 a.m.



ELanc90: Okay, where do you want to meet?

JSpear84: The bookstore on 3rd?

ELanc90: At what time?

JSpear84: When are you meeting him?

ELanc90: 12:00

JSpear84: Let’s meet there at 11:30

ELanc90: How will I recognize you?

JSpear84: See you tomorrow, Em.





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