Page 7 of Simply Irresistible
“What? That’s a thing?”
“That’s what I said.”
“Am I getting this right? You had a date with a guy who is hooked on the nineties the way you’re hooked on the eighties?”
“I’m not hook-”
“Answer the question, Melanie.”
“Yes,” I said, not a hint of defiance in my voice. Not at all.
“Aw, you found another decade geek. How cute! Maybe he’s your soulmate!”
I rolled my eyes. “On that note. It’s late, I’m going to bed.”
“It’s not late! It’s not even ten.”
“Good night, Meredith.”
“You’re not getting off that easily, Mel! I’ll see you soon! We need to go dress scouting!”
“Yeah, okay. Bye, Mer!” I tapped the end button and rolled to my side, resting my head on my hands.
Was Meredith right? Had I found my soul-geek?
5
Tyler
I watchedThe Devil Wears Prada. My only takeaway from the movie was that I wished Roger was more like Meryl Streep’s character. At least she eventually acknowledged that her assistant was competent. I could only be so lucky, I supposed. I was blessed with good looks, so I obviously wasn’t going to have a great boss, too.
It had been four days since my date with Melanie, and I wanted to see her again. I decided that telling her I watched the movie was the perfect opening and sent her a text when Roger left the office with his girl of the day.
Tyler: I watched The Devil Wears Prada. I wish Miranda Priestly was my boss.
Eighties Girl: LOL That’s very telling. I’m adding your name in my phone as “Andy Sachs.”
Tyler: I’m changing your name from “Eighties Girl” to “Mean Girl.”
Eighties Girl: Oh wow, isn’t that a 2000s pop culture reference?
Tyler: Huh?
Eighties Girl: Nevermind. How about I just call you Tyler and you call me Melanie.
Tyler: I like that idea.
I changed her name in my phone.Melanie. What were the chances her name would be Melanie? My favorite Spice Girl was named Melanie.
Melanie: I like it, too.
Tyler: Are you free this week for our second date?
Melanie: What did you have in mind?
Tyler: Not dinner and a movie…
Melanie: LOL Good call.
