Chapter 3
Cactus:
Maybe
That word. That small word on my phone screen. It made me chuckle, but it also made me wonder.
Cactus wasn't very open about who he was. He told me very little, and let me guess about the rest. Which is fun and new, but also weird.
I've only spoken with him since today, but he seems nice. He seems someone who is willing to help anyone, but also is very wary of every situation.
I felt uneasy not knowing who Cactus was. But it gave me also some place to escape to.
Ever since I graduated college and started my own photographing office, I saw my family very little. My younger sisters were almost done with their school, too, but I can't tell what they're going to do after graduating.
My youngest sister, Amara, used to be my only friend. Sad, I know, but I'm known for making friends with toxic people. So I just stopped making friends at one point. She was my only friend that didn't judge me and really listened.
My mailbox sound went off and I saw I got an email from a customer about a new job. I replied quickly with the details and picked up my phone again.
Me:
Just got a new offer
Cactus:
Someone wants a photoshoot?
Me:
A group actually
It's for a birthday party for a kid
Cactus:
Sounds fun
Me:
I'm just glad the kids are above ten
The young ones can scream and cry so loud
Taking a picture is so hard then
Cactus:
I can imagine
When my daughter was four
she kept screaming if she wanted something
Me:
You have a kid?!
That's awesome!
Cactus:
I have three actually
Me:
Even better!
If you ever need a family picture
let me know
Cactus:
I will
Me:
Do you have tips to get back
in touch with family?
Cactus:
Trouble?
Me:
I haven't seen them since I moved
after college
Cactus:
Try to call them
Maybe they want you to
Me:
I'll do that first thing tomorrow
I have a date tonight
Cactus:
I thought you said your life sucked
Me:
No that was you
And I only met him through a shoot
Cactus:
Does his name start with an S?
Me:
Unfortunately no
His starts with an R
Cactus:
Immediately dumping
Me:
Why?
Cactus:
His name starts with R
I can only think of Richard
and that name is just horrible
Me:
I'll let you know
his name is Ryan
Cactus:
Even worse
Me:
You've never met him!
He was nice
Cactus:
He just wants you in his bed
Me:
We'll see
What do I get if you're wrong?
Cactus:
My name
Me:
Deal
Imma get ready
Cactus:
Stay safe!