Page 27 of Bridesmaid Undercover
Subject: RE: The Meeting
Hey Professor,
I thought the meeting went great actually. Did you notice Polly’s reluctance about getting me involved? She really doesn’t want me to disturb Maple, so this is why you’re key. Establishing some commonality with her, then getting to know her, then feeling out how she feels about me will be ideal. Then with that information, I’ll know if I should pursue her.
I appreciate you doing this for me. I’m going to owe you big time. Do you like presents? I’m an excellent present giver.
Hardy
To:Hardy Hopper
From: Everly Plum
Subject: Professor?
Hardy,
Did you really call me professor? Is that because of your Professor Plum reference? Not sure how I feel about that. If you have a nickname for me, don’t you think I should have a nickname for you?
Also, I like presents. And I don’t think you’re a better gift giver than I am. No one is. Sorry to burst your bubble.
Everly
To:Everly Plum
From: Hardy Hopper
Subject: RE: Professor?
Professor,
You are in fact right, the name comes from Professor Plum and, to be honest, I think it fits nicely. You came into that meeting like you owned that entire coffee house, like you could school anyone in the place, so to speak. Take no prisoners, right down to business. It was impressive. Also, I don’t think we should call them nicknames, because what’s really going on is you’re going undercover for me, so I think we should consider them codenames.
And the gift giving thing…no way are you better. Ever gift anyone a boat before? Because I have.
10–4, over and out,
Hardy Har Har
(^^ My code name, do you like it?)
To:Hardy Hopper
From: Everly Plum
Subject: RE: Professor?
Umm…no.
No to Hardy Har Har.
That was terrible. Granted, it made me snort, but it’s terrible. I’m not going to be in cahoots with someone who goes by Hardy Har Har. Do better.
And do you really think as a twenty-two-year-old, I’ve gifted someone a boat? Yeah, that didn’t happen. But I don’t have to flaunt my money to be a good gift giver—it’s about the small things…Hardy Har Har. The thoughtful gifts. Maybe give that some thought.
Everly
To:Everly Plum
