Page 6 of What If We Do

Charlee:Is it bad that I wish you could both win when that happens?

Me:Yes. You should only be cheering for flesh and blood.

Charlee:LOL. In your dreams bro. Hate to tell you but I think you’re going down.

Me:HA! Is that what Milo tells you?

Charlee:I mean they’re the champions to beat. They just took the cup last season.

Me:Nowhere to go but down, Sis.

Charlee:Oooh buuurn! Those are some fightin’ words!

Me:Hey, I’m glad you texted. Looks like I’m staying in New Orleans an extra day for an event. So, I’ll fly to Chicago before our matchup. Alright if I stay with you and Milo for the night before the game? I wouldn’t mind hanging with my baby sis for a night if she’ll have me.”

Charlee:Milo says, “Oooh sleeping with the enemy. I like it.”

Me:LOL perfect. Can’t wait.

Charlee:See you then! Love you bro!

Me:Love you, Sis!

I’m about to return my phone to my pocket when I get another notification via social media.

Scarlett:Hi! My cousin, Ledger sent me a message about your interest in being my plus one for the Once Upon a Halloween Night event in New Orleans!

“Well, that was fast. She contacted me already.”

“Who?” Ledger asks. “Scarlett?”

“Yeah.”

“What did she say?”

“She wants to know if I’m really interested.”

“Well tell her you’re interested, Magallan!”

Me:Uh, hey. Yeah. I’m game if you are. I mean if there’s someone else you would rather take, that’s totally fine.

Scarlett:No. I think this is great! Ledger has said wonderful things about you in the past and now I won’t have to worry about someone only wanting to hang out with me because I’m…well…mildly famous on the internet. *cringe emoji* Sorry if that sounded a little conceited.

Me:Not at all. I totally get it. Ledger constantly treats me like the hot sex symbol that I clearly am. I think he even used the word ‘swoon’ earlier. *wink emoji*

“Dude, you did not just say that,” Ledger says, reading over my shoulder.

I chuckle. “Sure as fuck did.”

Scarlett:OMG you’re perfect! I like you already! *laugh emoji* Okay, so do you have a costume?

Me:Nope. Not yet. And honestly, I’m not sure how much time I’ll have to get one. We fly to New Orleans tomorrow for a game so I’ll already be in town. I’m sure there’s somewhere down there where I can grab one.

Scarlett:Oh great! Yeah! There are several cool shops down here for that sort of thing. Especially given the city is hosting the largest Halloween party of the year. Any chance you can pick me up at the airport? Then we can find you a costume.

Me:Yeah, I can do that. Send me your flight info. I’ll get a car and meet you there.

Scarlett:Perfect. Thank you so much for your willingness to attendthis event with me Oliver! I really appreciate it! It’s going to be a blast!

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