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22 - Keep An Open Mind
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Haven texted me the next day that Derek would call me Friday between 8 and 8:30 pm. Thanks for fitting me in buddy, I thought, this whole thing was your idea and it seemed like he was getting me in during his poker game.
I was a nervous wreck, having really no idea what to expect. I hoped the phone call would calm me down a bit. I thought I should have a few shots before I go for some courage, but surely he would taste it on me and I supposed that would make a bad impression.
My roommate was gone so I had no problems sitting at home for the call. It was 7:58 pm and I was already staring at my phone, daring it to ring. When it lit up at 8:11 pm it scared me because I had gotten involved with something on TV.
I answered, “hello, this is Eve.”
Shit was that corny, should I have just said hello?
“Eve, it’s lovely to hear your voice, my name is Derek. I hope you’re doing well?”
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