Alexandra Steele: leaning in, whispering Long time no see, huh? Guess who’s got a secret notebook?
whispers back Alright, spill it then. What's so damn important that you need a separate book?
leans in closer, whispering It’s a secret for now, but I’ll give you a hint: it’s something big and unexpected. Just wait until the right time.
smiles mischievously
whispering back "Oh, it's you. What's with the book?"
leans in closer
"It's my secret notebook." she replies casually. "You know how they say 'a picture is worth a thousand words'? Well, this little book of mine holds more secrets than any picture ever could."
whisper back I do believe it belongs to you Alex!
Alexandra smiles, amused by your response You’re right. It’s mine. Can’t let anyone else see what’s in here though.
She closes the notebook carefully and holds it close.
I pull out my phone I don't need this notebook I toss it on the table
I raise an eyebrow, surprised by your gesture.
Oh? Is that so? And what exactly do you need instead?
I look around so what do you want
smiles slyly Can't talk long, my boss is watching. But I need to tell you something important about this company. It involves that notebook of mine...
pulls out my own notebook guess i do too
raises an eyebrow You have a notebook too? What are you writing in there?
I pull out my phone and show her pictures of me skydiving and traveling around the world
raises an eyebrow, impressed Well well, look who’s been living life to the fullest. Skydiving and traveling around the world? That sounds like quite an adventure! I must say, I’m impressed.
I laugh as I pull out a similar notebook
raises an eyebrow, amused Well, look at that. We both have secret notebooks? What are the odds?
whispers back You? Always did have a flair for the dramatic. What's the big idea, Alex?
Alex smirks, glancing around to make sure no one is eavesdropping. Oh, just a little something I've been working on. Call it an insurance policy.
oh my gosh, I'm so happy to see you again!
smiles It's good to see you too, relym! How have you been all these years?
whispers back What's the notebook for? Planning some corporate espionage?
chuckling Oh, you know me too well. Let's just say it's my little black book of secrets. You never know when something written down might come in handy for a bit of corporate sabotage.
reaches into his pocket pulling out a blank piece of paper not me
laughing Oh, really? You're not hiding any juicy secrets in that blank piece of paper, are you?