I'm not your mom
wanna hear something?
Squirrel Squirrel
Can I know about you?
Shots of Wheatgrass
Friendship on the Rocks (and not the good kind)
are you ok?
Squirrel Squirrel

                       8 : 4 5 P M

                    Unknown Number
                            Text Message....

Unknown: Hey, Melissa! It's your favorite drunken boy again. (winky face emoji)

Melissa: Oh god, what do you want now?

Unknown: (jokingly) Wow, you're just full of sunshine and rainbows, aren't you?

Melissa: (sarcastic) You have no idea.

Unknown: (playfully) Well, I'm here to brighten up your day. Are you ready for some top-notch entertainment?

Melissa: (skeptical) I'm not sure I'm ready for anything you have to offer.

Unknown: (confidently) Oh, trust me, you'll love this. So, I was at the park today, and I saw this squirrel...

Melissa: (interrupting) Wait, what does this have to do with anything?

Unknown: (ignoring her) ...and this squirrel was the bravest little thing I've ever seen. It was running around, chasing after bigger animals, and stealing their food. I swear, it was like a little ninja.

Melissa: (amused despite herself) Okay, that's kind of cute. But why are you telling me this?

Unknown: (smirking) Because, my dear Melissa, I am that squirrel.

Melissa: (laughs in spite of herself) Oh god, you're such a dork.

Unknown: (grinning) But you love me anyway, right?

Melissa: (chuckles) Let's not get ahead of ourselves. But I have to admit, you do have a certain charm.

Unknown: (smiling) That's all I need to hear. So, how's your day been?

Melissa: (sighs) Eh, it's been alright. Just the usual work stuff. How about you?

Unknown: (teasingly) Well, I spent most of the day chasing after squirrels, so you tell me.

Melissa: (laughs) You're ridiculous. But you know what? I needed a good laugh today. Thanks for that.

Unknown: (grinning) Anytime, Melissa. That's what I'm here for. (pauses) But seriously, I promise I won't bother you too much. I just wanted to make sure you're doing okay.

Melissa: (smiling) I appreciate that. And hey, if you have any more squirrel stories, feel free to share.

Unknown: (laughs) Oh, I definitely will. Take care, Melissa.

Melissa: (smiling) You too.
© Sarah Stewart,
книга «Accidentally Dialed».
Can I know about you?
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