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QUINN:

Who is this? How’d you get my number?

907-555-1623:

Sorry, but I need to remain anonymous. Trust me when I say that I know you, I know her, and I have your best interests at heart. Do you want the advice or not?

Not gonna lie—this is weird.

Also, not a lie—I’m one hundred and fifty percent intrigued.

QUINN:

Okay. I’ll take the advice.

907-555-1623:

Here goes…

For the most part, she can take care of herself.

She doesn’t like surprises.

She loves thoughtfulness, but not with strings attached.

She has an excellent bullshit radar, so be genuine to the point of vulnerable.

She overthinks everything, so be patient.

Don’t move too fast, or you’ll just piss her off.

Good luck.

I read the text once, then read it again, immediately recognizing that this person isn’t lying—they obviously know both of us pretty well, and they’re definitely trying to help me, which I one hundred percent appreciate…but I’m also itching to figure out who it is.

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