Page 13 of The Influencer

Asher

So… you’re a “dancer” huh?

Jade

A TOUR dancer. I have a lot of downtime.

Asher

Didn’t look like that to me.

I gape at the phone. The fucking nerve.

Jade

I’m sorry. Are you judging me?

Asher

Hardly. Who am I to judge?

The actual most depressing person in the world?

Jade

What all did you see?

Asher

The links in your bio and I left it at that.

Okay, well… so he knows. So do 106K followers. Big deal. It’s not like I’m ashamed of how I make a living. An awesome living.

Jade

Shame you stopped there.

Asher

Why a shame?

Jade

You’re awfully curious for a straight man with a girlfriend.

Asher

I doubt you’re surprised people find you interesting.

Jade

I’m not shy. You can check out any of my content you want.

Asher

Maybe I will.

That makes me blink several times and sit up. I reach for my water and take a long sip, then I blow my nose and toss the tissue to the other end of the couch. He’s still typing.

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