Free Offline: In The Flesh by Kealan Patrick Burke Page A

just like the attention.
    Kelly : So are you who you say you are? :)
    Aaron : I am, I promise :)
    Kelly : You’re pretty cute then ;)
    Aaron : Aw thanks. You’re very cute yourself!
    Kelly : Thx!
    Aaron : So what are you watching?
    Kelly : Game of Thrones.
    Aaron : Awesome. I love that show.
    Kelly : Me too, though I’m a few eps behind. Catching up on DVR.
    Aaron : Okay, well, I’ll let you get all caught up and maybe we can chat about it when you are, if you like.
    Kelly : Sure, sounds good :)
    Aaron : Night Kelly. It was good to “meet” you.
    Kelly : You too. Night.
     
    June 5 th , 2014 8.38 p.m.
     
    Aaron : Hi Kelly
    Kelly : Hey!
    Aaron : So how was Game of Thrones?
    Kelly : Awesome as usual.
    Aaron : It’s a great show. One of my favorites.
    Kelly : Mine too. Who’s your favorite character?
    Aaron : The little guy. Can’t remember his name. The dwarf. Not sure if that’s cool to say that.
    Kelly : LOL! Yeah, Tyrion. I like him too, but I’m kind of a fan of Jaime.
    Aaron : Uh-huh, I wonder why? ;)
    Kelly : Yeah, he’s a hottie :)
    Aaron : So…I want to ask you something and I hope it doesn’t come off as creepy or anything…
    Kelly : Uh-oh. Now I’m worried!
    Aaron : LOL, no need to be. It’s just that your profile shows you live like, half a mile from me, so…
    Kelly : So…
    Aaron : So I was wondering if you’d be cool with the idea of meeting.
    Kelly : Not really.
    Aaron : Oh, why?
    Kelly : Because you’re being Catfished!
    Aaron : ???
    Kelly : LMAO!!! Just kidding. Yeah, sure, we can do that :)
    Aaron : Wow, I was about to freak out, lol. Awesome! When and where’s good for you?
    Kelly: Somewhere public, obviously. Just in case you turn out to be a psycho.
    Aaron: I promise I’m not.
    Kelly: I doubt a psycho would admit it.
    Aaron: True, true.
    Kelly : You know Bennie’s?
    Aaron : The diner?
    Kelly : Yeah.
    Aaron : I’ve never been, but I know where it is. When are you free?
    Kelly : How about tomorrow night? Say, 8.30?
    Aaron : That sounds great! Can’t wait! You want to give me your cell so I can text you just in case?
    Kelly : I don’t have a cel l 
    Aaron : Really?
    Kelly : Yep. Does that make me odd?
    Aaron : Not at all. I just assume everyone has one these days. It’s cool :) I’ll just see you there.
    Kelly : Okay!
    Aaron : Really looking forward to it!
    Kelly : Me too :) I have to go for now though. My Mom just woke up.
    Aaron : Okay. Say hi to your Mom for me. Kidding!
    Kelly : See you tomorrow night.
    Aaron : You bet!
     
    June 6 th , 2014 11.25 p.m.
     
    Aaron : You there, Kelly?
    Kelly : Hey. I’m sorry.
    Aaron : Where were you? I waited for like two hours. Did you change your mind? It’s cool if you did. I’m just a little confused.
    Kelly : No, I didn’t. I just couldn’t make it out. Something came up.
    Aaron : I understand. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed.
    Kelly : I know. Me too. It sucks.
    Aaron : I ended up thinking maybe you were Catfishing me after all. It’s okay if you are. I’d just prefer to know so I don’t end up feeling stupid.
    Kelly : That’s not what’s happening. I really am sorry. I just couldn’t get out.
    Aaron : How come?
    Kelly : My mother.
    Aaron : Is she sick?
    Kelly : No. Not really. I can’t talk right now though. Can I hit you back tomorrow?
    Aaron : Yeah, sure.
    Kelly : I really am sorry. I was looking forward to our date.
    Aaron : Yeah.
    Kelly : Don’t be mad. Please.
    Aaron : Ok.
    Kelly : Goodnight.
    Aaron : Night.
     
    June 7 th , 2014 9.09 p.m.
     
    Kelly: Hey Aaron
    Aaron : Hey yourself
    Kelly : You still mad at me?
    Aaron : No. Just not sure what to think.
    Kelly : I know. I didn’t mean things to happen like this. But I guess I should have known they would.
    Aaron : What does that mean?
    Kelly : My Mom is pretty religious.
    Aaron : Oh.
    Kelly : And pretty strict.
    Aaron : I see. I’m sorry to hear that.
    Kelly : Are you religious?
    Aaron : Not really. I mean, I believe in God, but I don’t go to church