Page 68 of What If I Knew You

I’m fine. Just a fender bender of sorts. Stupid kid was texting and ran right into me at a red light. I’m sure I’ll feel it later today but for now, I’m fine…except that I’m late for work AGAIN.

Alan

Are you sure you’re alright? Do you want me to call someone? I feel terrible I’m not there. I could have picked you up or…I don’t know…something. Anything.

Me

You’re sweet but it’s okay. My car is drivable, so once the police get here to make a report I’ll be on my way. My workday hasn’t even started yet and already I can’t wait for this day to be over.

Alan

Hey. I know it’s late. Just checking in to see how you’re feeling.

Me

Head hurts. Neck is sore. Took a muscle relaxer and am heading to bed. Sorry, Alan.

Alan

Never apologize for taking care of yourself. Go. Rest. Your body needs it.

WEDNESDAY

Alan

Morning Corri. Hope you slept well and are feeling better. I was thinking about you a lot last night. Hope you’re okay.

Alan

Missed hearing from you today. Hope you’re well.

THURSDAY

Me

OMG I am SO SORRY I never got back to you yesterday. Work was a madhouse. We were understaffed and of course ended up with a full emergency room all day. I swear to God Mercury must be in retrograde or it’s a double full moon or something because we had all sorts of kids in yesterday for everything from a broken arm to a mother poisoning her kid with turpentine! My head just wasn’t into talking to anybody by the time I got home. I stuffed a PB&J in my mouth and went to bed.

Alan

Wow. What a week you’re having, huh?

Me

Tell me about it. When does a girl get to catch a break?

Alan

What would you do with that break?

Me

What do you mean?

Alan

I mean if you had a day off to do whatever the hell you wanted, what would you do?

Me

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