Best regards,
Libby Lane
Dear “Libby,”
Hello to you too.
I hadn’t seen Jean’s email but of course I went to look for it. If that was a clever ruse to get me intrigued, congratulations. It worked. So why don’t you want me to see your pitch? Am I not big-time enough for you?
All best,
Hildy Johnson I
Dear Hildy,
I’m sorry if it sounded like I didn’t want you to see my story about Keoki’s food truck. I assumed you would rather be boiled in hot oil than ever hear from me again. Since I lied to you and messed up all your plans. Et cetera.
Pursuant to the above, I’m sure you won’t want the story about Tutu either, so I am respectfully withdrawing it from submission at this time.
Best regards,
Libby
P.S. That is my real name.
Libby,
Stop apologizing and send me the freaking story about Keoki. As a friendly reminder, you gave me the piece about Tutu first.If I decide not to run it, I will inform you in writing and provide the customary kill fee.
Please be advised that I have a legal team like you wouldn’t believe.
I’ll be in touch.
Hildy Johnson, Future Legend
Chapter 30
lovelillibetDo you ever have those days when it feels like you want to be alone because you’re too grumpy for company but then you realize what you need is a friendly voice and maybe you shouldn’t have gone dark and shut off your phone? It’s like opposite day, with a side of self-sabotage.
Sincerely, Libby
Image: An overgrown trail with a rockslide blocking the way forward.
#snapoutofit #getoveryourself #pickupthephone
Hildy started the call by complaining about the fact that itwasa call.
“This is so inefficient. You come from a dark time, JJ.”
“You know how it is out here in the Wild West. It was this or a telegram. What can I do for you, Hildy?”
“I’d like to lodge a formal complaint. Where the hell have you been? I thought you might be ghosting me, but then I was like,Be reasonable, Hildy. You’re practically his best friend in the world right now.”
There was a hopeful pause, which Jefferson filled with the expected noise of assent.
“So were you on a silent retreat? Sacked out on your couch eating ice cream straight from the container while binging K-dramas? Sitting in the dark crying?”
“Those are excellent guesses, but I was on assignment. As I told you I was going to be.”
