Page 91 of Roommating

Date: July 11, 6:20 p.m.

Subject: Re: Guess where I am

A parking lot? Wow. That’s so cool. Way better than the Louvre.

No banks were robbed in the planning of this trip. But the Nigerian prince scam really works!

JK

I asked my mom for help. Well, more accurately, sheoffered. We had a long talk in a parking lot wearing robes and slippers but… you had to be there. Long story short, I told her I was broke. She was upset that I kept it from her and offered to pay for this trip to Europe (along with a cushion to help get me back on my feet).

Your turn. How are you? I hope it’s okay I reached out. It’s been a while, but I thought you should know that you were right. My mom wanted to help. Go on, say it: I TOLD YOU SO.

Gotta run. I’m dragging Carley to Shakespeare and Co. before cocktails at a floating hotel! The goal was to spend $100 a dayat the most, but Carley has expensive taste. Let’s blame it on her, shall we?

From: Adam Haber

To: Sabrina F.

Date: July 13, 9:12 a.m.

Subject: Re: Guess where I am

How was Shakespeare and Co? Do you need another suitcase for all the new books you bought?

I’m glad you told your mom while wearing slippers, although she might have treated you to new socks if she saw your holes. Also, I TOLD YOU SO. Kidding.

It’s the middle of the night here. I can’t sleep. Tell me more about this trip. Is it only Paris or are you on one of those fast-paced “ten cities in ten days” tours?

Doing ok. I don’t love this job, but it’s not the worst. And so far, no demon kids have attacked me with their juice pouches. My apartment’s not in the metaverse but the dishwasher is in the bathroom. Manhattan doesn’t have a monopoly on weird setups. And there’s a great indie bookstore across the street called A Novel Idea. You’d love it. I go to all their author events.

From: Sabrina F.

To: Adam Haber

Date: July 13, 8:33 p.m.

Subject: Re: Guess where I am

We’re in Brussels now! See attached photo of us and some new friends at the Cantillon Brewery. The city is so charming. Lots of cobblestone streets and gorgeous architecture. We’re splitting our trip between Paris, Brussels, London, and Rome. I bought the French version ofThe Perks of Being a Wallflower. Pic attached.

That bookstore looks so cute and cozy. I hope you were joking about the dishwasher in the bathroom. At least you have an actual bed now. I assume you have an actual bed now?

I’m sorry you don’t love the new job, but at least it’s not the worst. It had some big shoes to fill. Everyone knows librarians make the best co-workers.

From: Adam Haber

To: Sabrina F.

Date: July 14, 4:08 a.m.

Subject: Re: Guess where I am?

You look happy. The jacked guy on your left with the lion, tiger, and bear tattoos must really like animals. Did you show him your bunny-rabbit birthmark?

I have a bed now. A waterbed.

Yes, librarians make pretty great co-workers. But nothing gold can stay, right?

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