Sweets - 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺

43 - You're Getting There

Alexa woke up in a foggy haze when she looked at the clock to read 12:45. God. At least I fell asleep, but definitely not for long enough. She rolled back over and shut her eyes again, melting into the mattress in an attempt to fall back asleep a bit longer. But her hopes were dashed when she heard her phone vibrate on the table.

She reached out lazily, almost knocking her phone on the floor before she remembered she had a splint on. She reached over with her right hand instead and grabbed it, squinting at the bright lock screen. Instead of seeing an aesthetic picture of the milky way galaxy, the screen was instead full of text notifications and a missed call.

Ryles 🌻
Sorry, I was definitely asleep when you texted me. What's up ma'am?

Kelli
Hey girl!
All the papers are officially through to the head honchos. So you can come start on Monday!
See you at 10! :)

Johnny
Hey, you forgot your wallet here last night.
I put it in the safe. I'll be at the bar til like 3 today. Otherwise I can let Hank get it for you.
Just let me know.

Fuck. I can't start that job with a sprained wrist. I'll have to call Kelli. Ugh.

And double Fuck. I didn't even know my wallet was missing. Add that to the collection of 'Fuck Alexa Day'.

She also had a voicemail from Chris from around 8:30. It was so strange to get a voicemail. She could tell Chris was old school when it came to communication. He seemed like he would much rather relay information through a phone call if he had the option. It was endearing.

"Morning beautiful."

God almighty. Melt me into a puddle already Christopher. Maybe voicemails are nice.

"I, uh, just got home from the gym. I'm guessing you finally got to sleep after we stopped talking. But uh, anyways..."

She couldn't help the small smile that crept onto her lips as she listened to him speak. His full Boston accent was really taking its moment to shine. She loved it.

"Turns out I've gotta go down to Georgia for the week...and they're making me go tomorrow. This movie has barely even started filming and they're already pulling me eight different ways..." Chris sighed.

She could tell just by the sigh that, at the same time, he had probably run his hand through his hair and tugged on it. It was a nervous habit of his that she noticed from the get go. She pouted a bit at his news but continued to listen to his message.

"But, uh, wanna give me a call when you're up and about? Hope I can get the chance to see you today. I'll talk to you later Sweets, Mm-bye."

Alexa sighed and pouted a bit after listening to his message finish up. He had to leave again...Alexa you really really have to get used to this. This is literally his job.

She shook off the thought and went back to her messages for a moment to distract herself.

Siri 💞
Hey, sorry.
I didn't realize what time it was til after I sent that. Idk. Just having a really really garbage day.

Alexa
Hey Kelli, that's great! I'm glad to hear that.
Just ran across a snag this morning though.
I fell crossing the street and sprained my wrist.  I won't really be able to do any pole stuff for at least a week.

She'd call Johnny call back later. She didn't feel like it right now.

And instead of texting him back like she kind of wanted to do, Alexa decided to call Chris back.