The alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m. The first thing I do is check myphone.
Nothing.
I guess my email attempt isn’t going to cut it.
Tempted to wallow, I take a breath and stretch my arms up over my head.
Nope, I decide.Not this time.
I willnotlet this one go without a fight.
Gracie
Free of any imminent deadlines (other than new, self-inflictedones), I decide to text the girls on the train ride home.It’s time for another celebration, I write, adding a series of balloon, party hat, and confetti emojis.
I’m always down to party, Melly writes back.
Celebration? Kiki said you were a hot mess this morning, Tori chimes in.
When is Gracie NOT a hot mess? Lol, writes Alisha.
I’m fine, I say.I have big news, actually! One of my books is maybe sorta about to sell for a cool half-million dollars, I add, finishing the line with a series of dollar sign emojis.
Word???Tori says.
Guess you’re buying drinks!!Melly says.
Really? Damn, girl, Alisha adds.
R u guys free on Friday night to celebrate?I ask.
I’m still trying to live down our last night out, Alisha says.Neil made it pretty clear he wasn’t cool with his wife going to House of Yes without him. Can we keep it a little more low-key?
Sure, I say.Honestly, I’ve been sleeping weird. So a chill night out works for me.
Y’all are so old, Tori says.But I’m down.
If it’s just gonna be an easy night, why r we waiting till Friday? Why not tonite?Melly asks.
I can meet up tonight, Alisha says.In fact, that would prob be better for me.
Worx 4 me—Kiki’s got classes late tonight, Tori writes.
Great!I say.Where should we go?
How about dinner at Rollicks in Soho?Melly suggests.We could get in early for happy hour. Their apps are killer!
U think we need a reservation? Or is it too late?I ask.
Don’t sweat it. I got the hookup, Melly writes, with a winky face emoji.
Lmao who?Tori asks.
The bartender, Mike, Melly says.He def has a crush on me.
OMG, writes Alisha.Some things never change lol!
I can’t help it if he has good taste!Melly retorts.6pm good?
