Music To My Ears | 2gether Short Stories

Love, Your Anti-Fan - Chapter 01

From : Mr Chic (chicboy@email.com)
To : Sarawat's Fanclub (fanmail_sarawat@ctrls.com)
Date : 22 Aug 2021, 11:13 PM

Yo Sarawat,

I recently turned 21. One of my closest friends gave me an autographed copy of your latest album as a gift.

He gushed and gushed over your, and I quote his words not mine, "smooth voice, straight-from-the-heart lyrics and drop-dead gorgeous looks".

I was so excited to receive it that I immediately tore open the packaging that had your face and signature on it. My friend was devastated until we saw that your face and sign were also on the CD itself.

I managed to get through almost an entire minute of your first song and then I lost no time at all in cutting two circles out of old canvas, sticking them on both sides of the CD to cover it up nicely and made a lovely coaster out of it.

I believe in recycling trash. Just because you sound like a wannabe Bryan Adams/ Jon Bon Jovi replica, it doesn't mean I can't put the CD to good use.

Also, your latest haircut makes you look like the abandoned offspring of an unkempt bactrian camel and a shaggy alpaca, with due apologies to both species.

In conclusion, I'm jealous of the people who don't know you. Wish I was one of them.

Love,
Your Anti-Fan

P.S : I have conveyed to my friend sternly but with his best interests at heart, that I judge him harshly for his taste in music and idols.

P.P.S : I gifted him the coaster. I believe in taking bad things and returning them better.

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From : Sarawat Guntithanon (sarawow@email.com)
To : Mr Chic (chicboy@email.com)
Date : 23 Aug 2021, 03:35 AM

Yo Yo Anti-Fan,

I was having a rough day yesterday, so I decided to go through my fan mail. That always cheers me up.

Imagine my surprise and delight when amidst all the love from many generous hearts I found your rather unique message. You made me laugh. Thank you.

Let me sincerely apologize for the disappointment you encountered when presented with such an unworthy gift. I applaud your resourcefulness in converting it into something useful instead.

Allow me to make up for it with this gift card that you can redeem against an album from any of your favourite artists.

As for my haircut that you've described so vividly, I will pass your compliments along to my stylist, Man. Even though the look found favour with GQ and Vogue, I'm sure he will appreciate your honest feedback and put more effort into my hair next time.

Finally, I'm jealous of the people who do know you. You're an absolute riot.

Love,
Sarawat

P.S : I've sent this from my personal email ID so your reply doesn't get lost in the other inbox. I would appreciate it if you could keep this to yourself.

P.P.S : Belated happy birthday. And just FYI, I have been called a bad boy on occasion. In case you want a new recycling project.

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From : Musicallity Sales Desk (redemptions@musicallity.com)
To : Sarawat Guntithanon (sarawow@email.com)
Date : 23 Aug 2021, 10:48 PM