Chapter Seventeen
You’ve Got Mail
3 weeks Post-Maui…
From: Will Edwards
To: Poppy Kramer
Date: October 23, 2016
Subject: Regarding cat videos
Dear Poppy,
I thought you might like to know that the cat video you sent me the other day was accidentally opened during a meeting with two potential new clients. The sound of Mr. Jigglesworth hissing at a cucumber managed to project from the confines of my pocket, with a lot more aggression than I would have thought.
Just thought you might like to know.
-Will
P.S. What’s your favourite colour? How’s tap class?
From: Poppy Kramer
To: Will Edwards
Date: October 23, 2016
RE: Regarding cat videos
Dear Will,
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Okay, that was excessive. I’m sorry that you don’t know how to properly turn your phone off. I’m not sorry that I sent you the Mr. Jigglesworth video, because it’s hilarious. Mimi loved it, she posted it on Instagram three times to make sure everyone saw it. I told her she only needed to post it once but she told me to shush and let me do what I want.
My favourite colour is turquoise and tap class is going very well, thank you. Remember Ruth? I told you about her the other day. Anyways, she invited me over for supper. It was fun. Her husband Paul played the saw for me while we had dessert. Just to be clear – an actual saw, like that you saw wood with. I’ll attach a link for a YouTube video so that you can get the full effect.
I had coffee with Kyle and George this morning and I told him that we’ve been emailing. He asked me if anything happened between us in Maui. I said we enjoyed each other’s company. I hope that’s okay.
What’s your favourite movie? Pepsi or coke?
-Poppy
P.S. Did they hire you?
From: Will Edwards
To: Poppy Kramer
Date: October 23, 2016
RE: Regarding cat videos
Dear Poppy,
Of course, I don’t mind. That would also explain the text message I got from him an hour ago.
Poppy is one of a kind.
That video is impressive. I had no idea a person could play the saw. What did Ruth make for supper? I hope it wasn’t spicy. When I was seven my mother forced me to take piano lessons. My teacher, Mrs. Crawley told me I was tone deaf. She said it was pointless to teach me but she still wanted to get paid so she’d make us popcorn and we’d sit in her den and watch The Price is Right instead. My mother had no idea until six months later when she wanted me to play at one of her luncheons. I played chopsticks. She was not pleased.
My favourite movie is Indiana Jones (the first three). And neither. I like root beer.
-Will
P.S. Yes they did. After I showed them the Mr. Jigglesworth video.
From: Poppy Kramer
To: Will Edwards
Date: October 23, 2016
RE: Regarding cat videos
Dear Will,
Aww, that’s sweet of Kyle to say. Although I’m sure a large part of that has to do with the fact that I manage to clean his glass shower without leaving streaks. Never underestimate the power of a good squeegee. Ruth made spaghetti. ☺
I would love to hear you play chopsticks sometime. I don’t know how to play anything; Bluebell got the musical talent in this family. Hey, did I tell you that she and Scott (the fish guy) are totally exclusive? They each maintain they are casual but I’ve seen the way they look at each other. She’s never been this smitten before, I think it’s the real deal <3.
When I was thirteen, I invented a specially folded envelope for storing maxi pads. I sold them in the bathroom at lunchtime for $2 each. I made over $100 and used the money for a ticket to a Backstreet Boys concert. My dad took me. We waited for three hours in line after the concert to get my poster signed and when we finally got our turn, my dad told Nick Carter that after a line like that, they should at least have free hot dogs waiting for us.
Anyways, I should probably sign off. I’m going over to Tully and Dan’s to carve pumpkins. Oh! Before I forget, good luck at that wedding this weekend! I know you said it was just a favour for a colleague but this is a big deal and, I’m happy for you. Let me know how it goes, although I’m sure you’ll be great!
-Poppy
P.S. Indiana Jones is great. But Pirates of the Caribbean is better ;)