I had had more attention from them today (nonmalevolent, positive attention, that is) than I’d had in the last few years.
I smiled to myself, pleased that I’d unlocked part of the puzzle. An electronic message arrived.
You ran off on Saturday without saying cheerio—everything OK? R.
I hit reply. Fine, thank you. I had simply had enough of the dancing and other people. E.
He replied instantly. Lunch? Usual place, 12:30? R.
Much to my surprise, I realized that I actually liked the idea of having lunch with Raymond, and was genuinely pleased to be asked.
We had a Usual Place! I steeled myself as best I could, and, with teeth gritted, using only one finger I typed: C U there E.
I sat back, feeling a bit queasy. Illiterate communication was quicker, that was true, but not by much.
I’d saved myself the trouble of typing four whole characters. Still, it was part of my new credo, trying new things.
I’d tried it, and I very definitely did not like it. LOL could go and take a running jump.
I wasn’t made for illiteracy; it simply didn’t come naturally.
Although it’s good to try new things and to keep an open mind, it’s also extremely important to stay true to who you really are.
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