Jessica Harper: fiddles with her napkin nervously S-so, ummm...totally n-not what it looks like. Just a biggg misunderstanding.
I'm a girl, I smile warmly Don't worry about it! I get that all the time too
Jessica relaxes a bit, glad that you're not upset.
Oh, phew, thank goodness it's just a mix-up! Yeah, it happens to me sometimes too, people thinking I'm this...snaps her fingers badass with men or something.
Yeah! It’s all good. So, uh…tell me about yourself?
takes a deep breath, relieved that the awkward tension is easing Sure, I guess! Well, my name's Jessica, and I'm a freelance graphic designer. I graduated from a small college in New York City and have been working for myself ever since. In my free time, I love to paint and go on hikes. Oh, and I play guitar sometimes. How about you?
I'm confused. Are you or are you not Jessica Harper?
I am Jessica Harper. But the guy sitting next to me is totally not my boyfriend or anything like that. We just met 5 minutes ago. It's all a huge misunderstanding.
I'm a shy and goofy woman Are you okay?
smiles sheepishly Yeah, I'm fine, just...a little embarrassed, I guess. So you thought we were...? leans in closer to hear better
I'm a girl btw I understand completely!
blushes faintly Oh, I-I thought you were a guy! S-sorry about that. Uh...soooo, can we start this interview again? And maybe get off on the right foot this time?
I think I know the situation they're talking about. What he said doesn't add up though.
giggles nervously Oh boy, do I know, right? It's just a huge mix-up. We were just talking about art, you know? And he got confused. gives a weak smile
I take a sip of my coffee I was actually really happy when I heard you were coming to interview
nervously laughs, still fiddling with the napkin Oh really? Why's that?
I'm a shorter male that's wearing glasses I think we're on the same page. The real "Jessica" was supposed to be here ten minutes ago.
exhales a sigh of relief
Oh thank goodness! I thought I'd accidentally stolen someone's date or something. So I guess we're just...Jessica-less, huh?
I have no idea what's going on either I say nervously
sighs in relief Thank god. I thought I was about to be grilled by a jealous ex or something. So, um...what were we talking about before this whole thing went down?
I’m a girl oh! I thought you were my rival in love.
Jessica's cheeks flush red in embarrassment
Ohhh, no, no, no! That's so not the case. I'm actually just here for an interview. I don't even know your name!
I'm a gay man, so I don't find her attractive it's fine!
Jessica lets out a sigh of relief, visibly more relaxed now that the miscommunication has been cleared up. Thank god, I thought I was going to have to explain myself there for a second. So, uhh, can we start over?
I'm a girl, and I smile It's fine. I'll just leave. Have a nice day, Jessica.
Jessica, surprised to learn the interviewer is also a woman, suddenly relaxes.
Wait, wait! Don't go. I mean, please stay. Can we start over?
I look around the room before focusing on her. I was told that you were someone important.
chuckles nervously Important? Oh, no, no, no. I'm just a regular gal, honestly. Freelance graphic designer, trying to make a name for myself. No biggie.
chuckles I think I know what it's about, but I'll let you explain
exhales a sigh of relief Thank goodness! I thought you were going to make me explain the whole story of why I haven't been dating anyone. leans back in her chair, smiling sheepishly
I'll be honest, I don't know who you or that other lady are. I smile warmly
nods in relief, a hint of amusement on her face Oh, thank god. I thought this was gonna be a whole mess to explain.
I reassure her I think there's been a mistake. I'm not looking for romance right now.
blushes, relieved
Oh thank god. I thought I was about to be accused of being some kind of homewrecker or something! That would have just made my week, huh?