Page 53 of Beautiful Crazy

Nancy:Emily, I’m hoping you can help with a problem. One of our activity leaders for Singles Night had to have emergency surgery and can no longer help us. Any quick ideas you can help us come up with? I’m desperate and am willing to agree to just about anything.

Me:Oh no! I hope they’re ok! Umm…give me a few minutes to conjure up an idea. I’m sure I can help you out.

Nancy:You are a Jill of all trades! I knew you would be the one to save the day. Thank you in advance!

“Shit!” I lean forward, throwing my head into my hands, my elbows perched on the desk. “How am I supposed to come up with something like that on the fly? Something that a bunch of single adults would be willing to do. I’m not an activities director. I’m just good at understanding social media.”

Meow

“Not now, Lola. I just became infinitely busier.”

My phone dings again and I pray it’s Nancy telling me she found an idea and thanking me for my willingness to help, but when I look at the screen, it’s not Nancy’s name I see.

Emmett: I think I need three cups of coffee to get through this day.

Me:You’re telling me.

Emmett:Uh oh. Trouble in Emilyville?

Me:Emilyville is about to close its gates and declare a national emergency if this day doesn’t turn around.

Emmett:What? Oh no! What’s the trouble?

Me:What isn’t the trouble? Ugh. My day has been shit and all I want is some damn chocolate so I can eat my feelings and pretend that I’m not a failure at my job today.

Emmett:You’re not a failure, Babe.And I’m really sorry about the chocolate. It’s my fault. I used all the chocolate on dessert for you ladies the other night. I’ll get some more on the way home. Anything in particular?

Me:*crying emoji* No. At this point I think I would eat the cat if she were dipped in chocolate.

Emmett:I mean…straight pussy is fantastic on its own but if you want to dip it in chocolate, I’m game.

Wha-

Uh-

Hmm.

Is he teasing me, or…

Gah! Why does my face feel hot?

He’s not even here.

Okay Emily get a grip.

Me:I don’t even know how to react to that.

Emmett:*Gif of Ted Lasso saying, ‘Be curious, not judgmental.’*

Me:Uh huh… *Gif of David Rose nodding*

Emmett:I promise it’ll all be just fine.

Me:Easy for you to say. Blah. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, it’s just a rough day.

Emmett:No apology necessary. Everyone is allowed a rough day. I promise to help make it better when I get home.

Me:Will you bring me chocolate and some Totino’s Pizza Rolls?

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