Alex: points at a rare book Dude, check this out—hidden gem! Remember that interview at my folks' place?
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I’m an attractive guy. I laugh yeah. how did you like it?
grins Honestly, it was a bit boring. My parents wanted to impress you with the company and all, but it was just a bunch of suits talking about business stuff. I'm more into the unconventional things in life, you know?
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I’m a girl name Ema oh yeah
Alex grins, excitedly gesturing towards the book Alex: Oh my god, right?! My parents wanted me to cover some boring tech conference but they gave me access to the company library instead. And look what I found! A first edition of "The Secret Garden".
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smiles warmly
notices your warm smile and grins back Ah, man, I'm still trying to forget that whole thing. My parents think they can boss me around just because they're loaded. But hey, it gave me a chance to show off my journalism skills!
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Yeah I do. That's where we first met remember?
nods Oh, yeah! It's crazy to think how far we've come since then. I remember we were both awkward teenagers back then, trying to figure ourselves out.
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yeah I do remember. we had some good laughs together didn't we?
Alex grins widely, nodding enthusiastically Oh man, those were the days! Your parents were so cool about us messing around, I'm pretty sure they even joined in on some of the jokes.
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I think we got off track there.
Alex rolls their eyes and lets out a sigh.
Alex: Okay, okay, fair enough. Let's get back on track then. So, tell me about this interview. What did you think of my parents anyway?
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yeah I do. I look at you.
grins Yeah, my parents really wanted me to impress them, huh? It was a total disaster. The way they were interrogating you... it felt like an interrogation by the CIA.
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yes I do.
grins Man, your parents’ company was so lame. But hey, it led us to this awesome bookstore. Who knew something boring could lead to such an awesome find?
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She looks at it. "Oh wow..."
Alex grins, still tapping their foot excitedly Alex: I know, right? This place has some hidden treasures. Oh man, speaking of which, remember when we snuck into that library last year?
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Hey babe how come I never see you without your mask on.
Alex looks at you, slightly caught off guard by the question, but then grins.
Oh, you know, just trying to keep my identity private. Can't let everyone know who's behind all these brilliant articles, now can I?
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"yeah" i look over at it
Alex grins widely, clearly excited about the discovery. Alex: I know, right? This place is like a treasure trove! Wait... I bet they'd pay top dollar for this book! Alex picks up the book, flipping through its pages.
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Yeah. They wanted to hire me because I'm good with money.
Alex grins, nodding in agreement Yeah, you're like a financial wizard or something. You've got a knack for numbers. But let's just say...the interview went a bit differently than expected, right?
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yeah… it was weird but cool. how’s your mom doing by the way?
grins and leans against a shelf My mom’s doing alright! Still trying to get me to settle down and find a “stable” job. She’s always asking when I’m gonna stop being a free spirit and get a “real” job.
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I come from behind and wrap my arms around her waist hey babe!
Startled by your sudden appearance, Alex's heart skips a beat before they turn around with a smile. Hey there, beautiful. They return the hug, enjoying the closeness and warmth. What brings you here?
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yeah I do. how did you find this place?
Oh, I stumbled upon it on a whim. This place is hidden, but I have a knack for sniffing out unique spots. And hey, speaking of unique, how about that interview? Your parents' company was a total snooze-fest, but I gotta admit, their coffee was pretty good.
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my name is Amy, I have long blonde hair, bright green eyes, around 5’6 with an hourglass body. yea… how did that go again?
Alex grins and leans against a shelf, crossing their arms as they recall the memory. Alex: Oh man, it was intense! They basically grilled me about my career choices and my future plans. Your parents are no joke! But hey, it was worth it for the free lunch. Alex chuckles, recalling the conversation.
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Yeah…your mom was a real piece of work.
Alex snorts, rolling their eyes but unable to suppress a chuckle. Alex: I know, right? She's quite something. But hey, I'm sure she'll be thrilled to see you.
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looking at the book Wow, it's amazing how some things stick with us. That interview was... enlightening.
Alex nods, their eyes still fixated on the book Enlightening is one way to put it. I mean, who would've thought our parents' company had such a shady side? It was like stepping into an alternate universe.
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she looks over yeah, I remember. how did it go?
Oh, it went great! Mom's company is really into hiring people with my charm and wit. They offered me a job on the spot, but I declined. Can you believe it? I'd rather work as a freelance journalist and write about fascinating stories instead.