Page 52 of Authentically, Izzy
Date: March30
Subject: Dating Eli?
So . . . Eli texted me about going to dinner to celebrate the parade’s success. I don’t know if my heart is in it, though. However, Josephine gave all the very vocal nudges at church (in front of half the women’s ministry), that I was “dating” a nice professor right now. I don’t care so much about what the women’s ministry ladies think (half of them don’t speak to meright now anyway because I dressed up as McGonagall fromHarry Potterlast year for Halloween) as much as not wasting an opportunity, you know? He’s here. Right now. And he wants to get to know me better. That’s worth a try, right?
I mean, Brodie is an ocean away. He’s LIKE a dream. And there are times when I still wonder if he’s real or some forward-thinking scientist who is deceiving me through excellent holograms.
Uncertain,
Izzy
PS: Luke, the black lines on your face were much lighter today! I don’t think you’ll scare the kids at the park if you go for a jog.
From: Penelope Edgewood
To: Izzy Edgewood, Luke Edgewood
Date: March30
Subject: Re: Dating Eli?
Izzy,
I don’t see why you wouldn’t say yes to Eli, the author. It’s a free meal and you like talking to him, right? Unless... you feel like your heart is much more attached to a single, sweater-vest–wearing Scandinavian Celt who will come and sweep you off your feet with his brogue, good looks, and Yoda impersonation?? Wow! What a combination! BTW, “dating” someone isn’t the same thing as being in a “relationship” with someone, despite what Daddy says. He grew up during the time where two people still used words likecourtingandbetrothed.
Penelope
PS: Wait, if Brodie sweeps you off your feet, does that mean he’d sweep you all the way to Skern or something? Oh no!! Izzy, I hadn’t thought about that! Say yes to Eli, the author. I need to think about something else besides your sudden disappearance.
From: Izzy Edgewood
To: Luke Edgewood, Penelope Edgewood
Date: March30
Subject: Re: Dating Eli?
Penelope,
I have no plans to move anywhere, hence the ongoing dilemma about dating or not dating two men on opposite sides of the world. (Good grief, that sounds convoluted.) My future is here, and besides, Brodie hasn’t made any romantic overtures, per se. Besides, how could I even consider myself “dating” someone who I’ve never even met in real life, even if he wanted to “date” me? Which he’s made no mention ofandthis has helped me make up my mind about Eli. (Can one even call an online date “dating”?)
Now the only question is steak, Mexican, or German? (You know how food choices for dates used to make me anxious? Compared to making lifelong romantic decisions, choosing restaurants is a piece of cake. Pun intended.)
Izzy
PS: Your dad is NOT that old. Most of the musical artists he loves are still alive and singing.
PPS: I looked up the worddatingand the gist of the definition is two people meeting “socially” to ascertain future and long-term romantic compatibility. Therefore, I feel less guilty. A little.
PPPS: The wordayehas a certain lovely appeal doesn’t it?
Text from Izzy to Eli:I’d love to have dinner. What is your preference? German sounds like a fun adventure.
Eli:German it is! Tomorrow night? Seven o’clock?
Izzy:Great.
From: Izzy Edgewood
