Thank you to everybody who read or reviewed the last chapter. There's going to be a time jump in this chapter. I would love to have more fluffy Daniel Betty dating time but the story is going to cover about 2 ½ years and well you saw how long it took me to cover a month and a half in Adaptation Mode Style. I don't think you want to see what will happen if I write a 1 million words plus story. Of course, my favorite way to cover a lot of ground is an email chapter.
Excerpts from the email accounts of Daniel Meade and Betty Suarez.
From: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Why are you not answering your phone?
Time send: 1/16/2005 13:21:01
I was going to ask you about what happened with you and Betty last night but you're not picking up. We didn't get to talk earlier when you called about your brilliant plan to just get a cleaning service to finish everything up. I don't think we are emotionally ready to go through Alex's things. I still don't know what to do with his office. Marisol said she would find someone to help.
Despite your snide comments, I did not sleep with Jordan again last night. However, she did sleep on my couch because I couldn't let her go back to Queens that drunk. I may have slept with her boyfriend behind her back for nearly 2 years but I do have some morals. Also because I slept with her boyfriend behind her back for two years I sort of owe her something. That's the reason why she picked up my phone this morning. Really, it is.
I'm sure you've got further with Betty, which is the other reason why I don't want to finish cleaning up Alex's apartment. I just know you two had sex on the couch. Just please tell me that you didn't do anything stupid. She is not one of your usual fuck toys. You can't just leave her and not call the next day. She deserves better than that. You deserve better than that.
I actually like this girl. She's smart, compassionate, and she makes you want to try. Most importantly she makes you happy. Hell, she makes me happy and she helped keep Jordan's self-loathing down to a minimum. For some reason Jordan is blaming herself for Alex's response to your father being a prick. I can't believe she's taking it worse than what your brother did we could all use a little happiness.
Don't fuck it up.
From: CameronHE
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Mr. Meade would like to have lunch on Tuesday
Time send: 1/16/2005 14:17:41
Mr. Meade has requested that you have lunch with him at 12 PM at Xavier on January 18. I would schedule the lunch with your assistant directly but I have been informed by your father that Marisol will be working for Ms. Somers effective immediately due to the sudden termination of Ms. Somers' assistant. He said that he expects you there regardless of prior work commitments or your grief support group.
Helen Cameron
Executive Assistant
Office of Bradford Meade
Meade Publications
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: MeadeDA
Subject: I did not sleep with Jamie again.
Time send: 1/16/2005 16:31:51
Honestly, I did not have sex with your brother's boyfriend again. I just crashed on his couch. I'm sorry I hung up on you. I didn't mean to but I had to throw up. Don't say anything. I heard enough from Jamie this morning. I'm well aware that I need to stop drinking my way through this; otherwise, I will end up in the bed next to your mom. Seriously, why did Alex do this to us? Why couldn't he just tell me that he wanted to
I'm thinking of joining a real grief support group but that would make this real (Also, thanks to that stupid agreement that your father made me sign I can't exactly tell people that my boyfriend killed himself because he wanted to be her true self.) Part of me just wants to pretend this is not happening. Maybe, it's a good thing you suggested getting a cleaning service because I just can't go back into the apartment again. I'm just going to buy all new stuff for the new apartment that I am going to have to get eventually.
I got sick before I could ask how things went with you and Betty! Please tell me you didn't do anything stupid? Although, Jamie is 100% sure you slept with her already. I just hope you were there the next morning and still remembered her name. Alex told me all sorts of stories about you. He was always worried about you sleeping with the wrong person and getting some sort of STD.
I like Betty. She is sweet and a real human being. She's good for you. You're actually here and caring about something other than getting laid or finding the best party. I know you're better than that. Now, it's time for you to actually act like it.
Actually, I think she's good for me. She actually listens to me and doesn't tell me that everything will be wonderful. Nothing is going to be wonderful for a long time but that's what all my other friends are saying. They have no idea what it's like to lose someone like this. I'm just going through the motions right now. But Betty understands that and doesn't expect me to smile when I just want to cry. I hope you don't have anything planned for next Saturday because I may borrow her for shopping or lunch or possibly apartment hunting. I will probably email her after this.
Please don't scare her away because I need more real friends.
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Do you have to work Saturday?
Time send: 1/16/2005 16:42:13
You probably don't know more about your scheduled yet but I just wanted to ask if you're available to hang out Saturday before Daniel schedules something. Although, if you woke up alone this morning I promise to punch him in the nose for you. Actually, I promise to kick him in the balls for you. I'm a professional athlete, I can make it painful.
What do you think about shopping and a trip to the hair salon? My treat, I heard that changing your hair is the best way to get over an idiot that cheats on you with some random skank. You deserve something for putting up with my crying and drinking yesterday. Actually, you deserve something for not going to the tabloids with what happened yesterday. You are a good person and most stores give me free things anyway. As somebody who grew up shopping at secondhand stores, I always thought it was ridiculous that stores give free things to people that can afford to shop there but not to people who actually need the stuff. I usually give my freebies to charity.
Now that I'm going to be furnishing a new apartment, I should probably take advantage of the situation. I have to get out of my friend's house. I can't take being around extremely fake people any longer. If you have any leads on a new apartment, let me know.
I think I just need a change or maybe a distraction. Do you think hairstyle therapy will work in the case of finding out that your boyfriend was in love with another guy and killed himself because his father is a prick? I might be willing to try anything.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Pictures from today and please say yes to Jordan shopping trip.
Time send: 1/16/2005 20:31:01
Hey, I know I just dropped you off at your house 20 minutes ago but I want to make sure everything is okay. I know we didn't see Wilbur standing in front of your porch like a lost puppy but he was probably hiding in the bushes. I don't trust that guy. I'm a little anxious that you have not picked up my last six calls to your cell phone. I worry about you.
I've attached a few of the pictures from today. You look so cute on the merry-go-round. That will be the new wallpaper on my computer at work but only because I can't put the picture you sent Monday.
After checking my voicemail, I discovered tomorrow is a holiday for you. I could use some more quality Betty time. Do you want to do something tomorrow? I just found out my father is inviting me to lunch, or rather he's forcing me to go to lunch with him to stay and I need more time with you if I'm going to avoid screaming at him in public.
In other bad news, Marisol has been reassigned earlier than we all expected. My father really is a sadist and he assigned her to be the wicked witch of Mode's new assistant. After he fired her old one for letting the rumor mill know that Alex's death was not an accident. However, Marisol was kind enough to tell me that her new boss was making her clean out everything that my father ever gave her. Marisol believes that he called off whatever was going on between the two but I'm just not that optimistic. I think my optimism died the day my brother did.
Also attached is an email I got from Jordan a couple of hours ago when I was trying to get you into something non-fluffy. Whatever she asks you to do, just say yes. I'll even cover the shopping trip. I'm worried about her. Jamie's worried about her. It's like she's drowning.
We can always meet up another time but I think she needs the Betty effect more.
I would love to actually see you during the school week, even if you said no to the club opening Thursday night. I'm sure we can come up with some midweek activity that will not interfere with your horrible job, that you are way to qualified for, or your school work. You know if you lose your scholarship, I can always pay for next year. It would be a better use of my money than drinking it away in Rio.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: Pictures from today and please say yes to Jordan shopping trip.
Time send: 1/16/2005 21:14:31
That's sweet but you don't have to. I don't like you because you're rich; I like you because you're you.
Jordan wants to go shopping and get our hair done. I'm saying yes just because her email scared me a little and that was before I read what she sent you. Also if you really are her friend maybe you should spend some more time with her. You could take her to that club thing Thursday. I won't even be jealous if I see you and her on page six together.
Thanks to spending the last few days with you I need to actually study. I also have another 30 pages to read from marketing class and I have to write two poems for my junior English class. I just found out that I'm going to be spending way too much time at the Cat Hospital next week. The other girl is on vacation and let's just say Saturday afternoon is the only time I'm not working in the next week. I may be willing now to apply for other jobs if you have any suggestions, other than you asking your father to hire me for something at Meade publications.
The reason why you didn't see Walter on my front porch was because he was inside my house with my dad. He was practically begging him to convince me to take him back as he fixed our television. I told him I was getting a restraining order and gave him back his cell phone. Apparently, he was using the GPS on the phone to track me and he knew we were at the Palisades Center. So that's why I missed all your phone calls.
The good news is my dad literally threw him out of the house. He also threatened to call the police if he comes back.
Thankfully, because of what happened, he did not asked about the three shopping bags I brought with me. Justin knows that you took me on a shopping spree but I just told my sister the new stuff is from your brother's closet. After I told her why your brother had a closet filled with women's clothes, she stopped asking questions.
Also because of what happened I kind of let it slip that I'm sort to seeing someone from my 'grief support group'. Okay I may have yelled that at my sister when she tried to convince me again that Walter was the best I could do. Walter thinks I broke up with him for you and I may have encouraged that belief a little. I may have also been yelled at by my sister a lot for that. She doesn't even know you and she already thinks you are just using me for sex.
However, my dad is willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. You have been invited to Sunday dinner next week. He also wants to know if you have any food allergies?
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: Pictures from today and please say yes to Jordan shopping trip.
Time send: 1/16/2005 22:02:43
No allergies that I'm aware of. That was Alex.
Your sister has issues. Does she not see what I see? You're really beautiful, especially without the blue puffy coat. (Not that I actually care what you're wearing, because I prefer if you wear nothing at all. However, that does not mean that I'm only interested in you for sex.)
I would suggest that you burn anything else Walter gave you. Thanks for telling me about the phone. Unfortunately, I had the bad luck of talking with your ex-boyfriend the seventh time I called. He's a delusional prick and you need to get that restraining order as soon as possible.
I'll be happy to show up at your house Sunday. I don't think I've ever done a meet the father dinner before. Although, maybe it would be best if you don't tell anybody my real last name. I would like for your father to get to know me before he knows my reputation and brings out that shotgun that you joked about. I feel there's some truth to that joke. I would say the same thing regarding your sister but I think she's going to hate me no matter what. Again I'm with you because I like you. Sex is easy to find, nice people are not. Finding a nice person that you want to have sex with is really hard.
You're right I should spend more time with Jordan. I will ask her in the morning to go with me to the club thing Thursday. I should probably spend more time with Jamie to although not at the same time. They both claim that they did not sleep together last night but I'm sure that they did.
No, I will not ask my dad to get you a job even though you seriously need to get out of that cat Hospital. That would require me to be on speaking terms with my father again. If he really did break things off with the wicked witch I may be willing to talk to him for your sake but I just don't trust the man anymore. He did say that he wanted to meet you but I like you too much to subject you to his presence.
I will ask Jamie if he has any ideas. The man has a lot of connections outside of Meade publications.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: Extreme_Jordan
Subject: Re: Do you have to work Saturday?
Time send: 1/17/2005 6:21:01
I meant to get back to you last night but I sort of fell asleep on top of my computer. I spent the entire day with Daniel and no you don't have to kick him in his special place for me. (That's why I was up late doing homework.) He's treated me a lot better than my ex-boyfriend did. We didn't go that far. Okay, I let him go farther than Walter got except for right after my mom died. Actually, he did a lot better than Walter without doing that thing.
You don't have to take me shopping, I would be happy to help you pick out new things for your new apartment. Although my nephew does keep telling me I should try something different with my hair. Actually, if we do go shopping he would want to come with us. He already likes Daniel because he added some 'decent pieces' to my wardrobe. I'm open to doing anything Saturday that doesn't involve me cleaning up after cats.
From: MeadeDA
To: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
Subject: Re: Why are you not answering your phone?
Time send: 1/17/2005 7:11:13
If your new email address is anything to go by it seems that you took my dad's indecent proposal. Good for you. You deserve this job for everything he's put you through.
Sorry, I missed your call. I was at the Palisades Center with Betty and I didn't get back till late. She made me go to a Target. I actually liked it but mostly because I got her in a coat that's not blue and fluffy. Also she's kind of adorable when you get her on a merry-go-round.
No, I did not have sex with her on Alex's couch. I like her too and we decided to not go that far until I get back from France. The bastard ex-boyfriend really did a number on her. Also, I don't think that it helps that her sister got ditched when the condom broke on prom night.
Unfortunately, I can't convince her to go with me to deal with Alex's European affairs. Because of everything that happened with her mom, she needs to concentrate on her studies this semester so she doesn't lose her scholarship. (She refused to let me pay for next year.) Because, I actually like her I'm not pushing for more. See, I'm trying not to fuck this thing up.
According to her voicemail, Marisol found a company that will take care of the apartment. They will have it ready for the real estate agent to start showing by a week from Monday. She said that was her official last act as our assistant. After the wicked bitch of Mode's assistant told everybody that Alex's death was not an accident, Marisol said something she shouldn't have to my father and he decided to punish her by making her the Dragon lady's replacement assistant. Somebody named Marc St. James will be taking her place effective immediately because he told dad about what Ms. Somers assistant did. According to Marisol, Wilhelmina pissed off Faye and my dad. They decided to take away her assistant and Faye decided to replace him with her personal accountant's daughter or something like that. The good news is he has been under Wilhelmina's influence for less than six months, has interned at multiple fashion magazines, and has worked on fashion week before. What the hell are we doing for fashion week without Alex this year?
Betty is open to my suggestion to applying to any position doesn't involve cleaning up after cats. Do you know of any possibilities outside of Meade? Unlike most of my friends, she doesn't like nepotism. She was actually a little upset when I bought her a few things at Target. She keeps reminding me that she likes me in spite of the fact that I'm rich.
From: MeadeDA
To: Extreme_Jordan
Subject: Re: I did not sleep with Jamie again.
Time send: 1/17/2005 7:21:49
I believe that as much as you probably believe that I didn't have sex with Betty Saturday. In my case, it's actually true (under certain standards anyway). I promise not to ask Betty out Saturday, so you can borrow my girlfriend.
I know I'm not as calming of a presence as my Betty but I think I can be a good friend. I already don't want to sleep with you; I think that's a step in the right direction. I have to go to some big club opening Thursday and Betty said no because she has classes the next morning. Do you want to come? I think getting out will be good for you.
I know how you feel. Part of me would like to pretend Alex is still on some grand vacation and will be coming back any day now. I'm starting to accept that's not the case but it is hard. I think it's easier when I'm with you, Jamie, and Betty to accept reality without resorting to my friend Jack.
From: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
To: MeadeDA
Subject: I'm Impressed.
Time send: 1/17/2005 7:34:01
I'm not sure what I find more shocking the fact that you returned my email in less than 24 hours, you actually asked about fashion week, that you stepped foot inside a Target store, or the fact you did not have sex with Betty. I'm just glad that you're not screwing this up. I think you can actually do this relationship thing. That French girl has screwed you over for far too long and you need to move past it.
I knew about Marc. According to your dad's assistant's assistant, Marquis, your dad decided to give us Marc because he wanted to hire somebody that you wouldn't sleep with, in addition to awarding him for helping to keep the Alex thing a secret. Hopefully, because it's been less than six months Marc hasn't developed Stockholm syndrome yet. I have high hopes. Thankfully, he is actually qualified for this position and he showed up at my apartment this morning with coffee and bagels. He said he's happy he's allowed to have carbs again on a daily basis. The scary thing is, I don't think he's joking.
Even though today is technically a holiday we are having a pre-fashion week meeting. (Mostly because I refused to go to your father's 'we celebrate diversity' brunch. If he really appreciated diversity Alex wouldn't be dead.)
We had to scrap half of what was originally planned so it would be good if you were , we are not solely a fashion magazine so it won't be as bad but Faye Somers annoyed the hell out of me for that little stunt she pulled with your mom. I want Hudson to be the talk of Fashion Week 2005.
Can you get me a copy of Betty's resume? I already know she's a very hard worker considering what she did at Alex's place. She did most of the work Saturday. I'm not sure if I want to give her over to the competition. Regardless, I can probably hire her as a temp for Fashion Week.
From: MeadeDA
To: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
Subject: Re: I'm impressed
Time send: 1/17/2005 7:51:24
You are about the only one. I'll be there in time for the meeting. You know if I wasn't with Betty, I think I would sleep with Marc just to piss off my father. He really doesn't know me at all. This means we will need to have the best fashion week ever. We should show up Mode by doing our own 10 designers to watch. We can probably use Marc to our advantage. I'm sure he was planning most of what Mode is doing for fashion week.
Attached is an old copy of Betty's resume that I got from the HR database. She applied to one of the internship programs here last summer and was turned down. I don't know why considering that she was twice as qualified as the person that we got up here with that food product name I can't remember. He was an idiot.
However, I'm not sure if you can convince her to work here. She likes to get stuff on her own merit as I stated earlier. I told you I could barely convince her to let me buy her a few things at Target yesterday. I think that's why I actually like her. Most people expect things from me but Betty does not.
From: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Now, I'm really impressed
Time send: 1/17/2005 12:31:01
I'm sure a few things in your mind were probably at least $1000 worth of stuff. Alex was the same way. You need to get out in the real world more. Just for that, I think I'm going to make you do a fashion on a budget article for the modern metrosexual businessman.
Why exactly did Alex have you only taking new advertisers to strip clubs? Your ideas were brilliant this morning. Though, we may have trouble with one of the designers that you mentioned. Your brother was good at pissing people off.
I read what you sent me. I'm impressed with Betty and it has nothing to do with you knowing her. This resume was not in the pile I was sent last year. I would've remembered. I'm going to ask HR what happened. If there were people like Betty available, I don't know how we got stuck with that idiot Nick Pepper. He wasn't even in my top three choices. I think Alex was mad at me that week and probably just hired the cutest guy available to piss me off.
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: I did not sleep with Jamie again.
Time send: 1/17/2005 9:41:45
Since my publicist said I need to make a public appearance it may not be such a horrible thing to go with you to the club opening. Will Betty be there? She didn't mention anything about it in her email.
Although, she doesn't like to take anything from anyone. I think that's refreshing considering I think some of my friends are only friends with me because of the parties I can get them into.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: So about Sunday?
Time send: 1/17/2005 13:12:01
Glad to know you want to come over here Sunday. What is your mother's maiden name? It will be easier for you if I use a name that is easy for you to remember.
My nephew already knows who you are but he promised not to say anything if I take him with me the next time we do a 'shopping date'. I think he already likes you because you have good taste. He's really into shopping and things like that. Last year he wanted to spend his birthday at Bloomingdale's.
My dad agreed with you on the restraining order. Your lawyer friend contacted me this morning before Hospital duty and told me I need to go to Family Court because I haven't filed charges against Walter yet. We are going to take care of everything tomorrow before classes. Considering Walter showed up where I worked today with half dead daisies, I really think I need that order. The lawyer agrees.
Thankfully my boss scared him away. I'm on front desk duty which is why am able to email you right now. I'll call you tonight after work. I sort of miss my cell phone.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re:So about Sunday?
Time send: 1/17/2005 20:25:31
I miss your cell phone too. If you get something in a purple box tomorrow, it's from me and not your crazy stalker ex-boyfriend. I can't believe your nephew took the phone from you. Also I can't believe he asked me about the naked picture or the text messages I sent you. Your present tomorrow will have special instructions about how to get rid of that stuff. Then again maybe I should reframe from sending those messages to you. What are your opinions on cybersex?
I'm glad that your dad didn't walk into the room for a few more minutes. He seems nice. He's also one of the few people that have offered sincere condolences about my brother. I'm looking forward to trying his cooking.
Your sister scares me. I can't believe she asked me if we had sex yet. I'm kind of happy I could actually say no, technically.
I didn't get to ask you how your day was before your family took over. That never happened at my house because it was just me and Alex. My dad was always busy most likely screwing Faye Somers and my mom spent a lot of time in rehab most likely to deal with the fact my dad was screwing Faye Somers.
The mood at Hudson is a little bleak. Thanks to Faye Somers now former assistant everybody knows that Alex killed himself. Thankfully nobody knows why.
We're trying to focus on doing the best Hudson's show ever. We are currently trying to find five designers that embodied the Hudson philosophy. This may be really hard without Alex. If your nephew has any suggestions let me know.
Are you sure you don't want to come with me to Europe? Maybe it will be good for you to get away for a while. I'm really worried about that guy.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/18/2005 1:21:01
Sorry, I didn't get to email you this morning. I had to leave really early to take care of the restraining order before class. Things went okay at Family Court this morning. Your lawyer friend was brilliant. Walter should not be a problem anymore. I wish I could go with you but I already told you I can't.
You must be desperate for ideas if you want help from my nephew.
How did lunch go with your dad?
From: MeadeDA
To: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
Subject: Re: Now, I'm really impressed
Time send: 1/18/2005 13:54:01
I really really hate my father. Sometimes, I don't know how we are related. It's true that he hired Marc just so I would act like a grown-up. It's like he doesn't see me at all.
Hey where were you today? Marc wouldn't tell me anything.
I'm not sure how we ended up with that idiot either. If you want Betty to help out for fashion week I suggest you ask her yourself. Don't try her cell phone because she had to change her number due to the stalker ex-boyfriend and my present hasn't arrived yet. She had to physically get rid of the phone. The bastard was using GPS to find her and rather had one of the Nerd squad members at his work do it for him. Thankfully she now has a restraining order against the idiot. She did tell me about the guy showing up at her work. I think I would feel better if she was working somewhere else.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/18/2005 13:45:01
Badly, I did tell you that he hired a guy as Marisol's replacement so I wouldn't be tempted to sleep with him. Thankfully, the guy is talented. If I wasn't dating you, I probably would do it just to prove my dad wrong. The only good thing that came out to lunch this afternoon was I found out that my dad is done with Faye Somers for good. Apparently, the thing she did with mom was too much for him.
Did you get my present yet? I miss hearing your voice.
Your nephew has good taste, so of course I want his help.
PS: You have not answered my question about email sex.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/18/2005 17:21:01
My sister sort of thought it was from Walter and threw it away. I heard it was a really nice phone. Sorry.
I'm sorry about your dad too. I don't think he knows you at all. You are a good person Daniel Meade.
Justin is glad you think he has good taste.
Because Justin may 'accidentally' read these emails at some point I'm going to have to say no. It probably will be best to keep everything PG-13 until I get to see you again. Maybe I can wrap up things early with Jordan Saturday and see you before I go back home.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/18/2005 15:21:01
Saturday is good. There are a few things I want to show you that I can't mention in this email due to the fact that your 10-year-old nephew will probably read it. What about lunch Thursday or Friday. Jamie is making me do an article about budget shopping. I may need your help. I should probably give you your new cell phone in person anyway to make sure your sister doesn't throw it away again.
From: MeadeDA
To: Extreme_Jordan
Time send: 1/18/2005 18:21:01
Subject: Re: I did not sleep with Jamie again.
I don't think I would consider people like that friends although I think a lot of my so-called friends are like that. Fortunately Betty's not like that. I think that's why I like her. She's not with me because I'm Daniel Meade. She's with me despite the fact I'm Daniel Meade.
Due to school work, Betty can't join us. Also with her stalker ex-boyfriend wandering around I don't think it's good for her to be out someplace so public.
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Are you okay with me going clubbing with your boyfriend?
Time send: 1/18/2005 21:32:01
Since I don't have a new apartment yet, I don't think I should go furniture shopping. You can help me pick out something.
Are you really okay with me going out with Daniel Thursday night? It would be nice to have a friend that is actually my friend and I don't want to mess that up.
We are still going to have to talk about what you did with Daniel Saturday night. I heard he's really good with his hands.
Daniel mentions some problems with your ex-boyfriend, is everything okay?
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: Extreme_Jordan
Subject: Re: Are you okay with me going clubbing with your boyfriend?
Time send: 1/19/2005 6:21:01
Yes. It was my idea that he invite you because I'm stuck dealing with Classwork. Also, it would be nice for me to actually have a friend. I was a bit of a loner in high school. Okay, I was a bit of a loner for most of my life. I don't have that many friends or any of all. It's hard to make friends when most your classmates call you ugly Betty.
I will be happy to help you look for an apartment. I kind of always dreamt about getting an apartment in Manhattan someday.
I really don't want to talk about what's going on with my ex-boyfriend. Let's just say it's not good and I will probably have to get a new phone number.
Also my nephew has a tendency to read my emails so I will not confirm nor deny the thing with the hands.
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: Are you okay with me going clubbing with your boyfriend?
Time send: 1/19/2005 7:13:01
Sorry, about the problems you're having with your ex-boyfriend. I hope things get better. I understand not wanting to talk about something and I won't push.
I think you already have a friend in me. It's good to have a second opinion when going apartment shopping in Manhattan. I had a friend who got completely swindled by some guy. Remember to always look at the apartment first before you rent it.
Kids can be so cruel. I was called a lot of nasty names too. I was raised by a single mom in med school and therefore we didn't exactly have money for the latest school things. I was teased a lot for my big glasses and thrift store wardrobe. They weren't laughing at the high school reunion last year. Being successful is the best revenge.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/19/2005 13:21:01
Unfortunately, the restraining order is not working. He keeps calling the house and my sister's cell phone. Fortunately because of the GPS thing and the need for the restraining order she's no longer trying to convince me to get back together with him. We are going to get an unlisted phone number. I also think that's the real reason why your gift went in the trash yesterday. She really did think it was from Walter. I don't know about lunch. I'm supposed to be working. I'll send you a message if I can get out of work.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/19/2005 14:51:01
I think I figured out the new phone number thing when I got the disconnected message.
Maybe you should stay somewhere else for a few days. Preferably with a friend Walter doesn't know about. I would be willing to let you stay at my house but my bedroom is currently being repainted. I decided that maybe a 30-year-old should not have a mural of the naked woman on his wall. I would be more than willing to share my hotel room with you.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/19/2005 19:21:01
I think my Papi would hurt you for just suggesting it even though he does like you for helping us get a lawyer to deal with the Walter thing.
I really don't have that many friends. Actually, I just have one and she's kind of new. I wasn't that popular in school because of how I look. I ate lunch alone a lot. I'm a girl from Queens, I will be fine. I have a whistle and everything.
Also thanks to Walter showing up at work today I'm going to have lots of free time. I got fired today. I also got hit with a purse repeatedly by an angry woman who was mad at me because her cat died. He was 15 years old.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/19/2005 19:30:01
I'm sorry about the job. I know you hated it but I also know that working is important to you. However I think I found something that you would like to do better. Can you come by Thursday afternoon?
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/19/2005 19:21:01
I have classes until seven. That's why I said I couldn't go with you to the club. But I can come by Friday. I only have one class and it is at 9 AM.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: I took care of the Walter problem.
Time send: 1/19/2005 19:39:12
Lunch Friday it is.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: Extreme_Jordan
Subject: Re: Are you okay with me going clubbing with your boyfriend?
Time send: 1/20/2005 6:21:01
Sorry, I didn't get back to you yesterday. It was a bad day involving crazy ex-boyfriends and getting fired.
My mom used to say the same thing. I can't believe you were teased in school. You're so pretty now.
Sometimes, I can't believe that Daniel actually likes me. I don't think I told you about my sister trying to push me to get back with my ex-boyfriend until I had to get a restraining order. She kept saying things like I need to be realistic. I think she said the same thing when I decided to go to college instead of vocational school. She never encourages me to do more.
From: EIC-Hudson-HunterJA
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Marc really is worth his weight in designer ties
Time send: 1/20/2005 9:10:01
Although, we will dearly miss Marisol, Marc is brilliant and not just because he found us a few good designers for the Hudson show. Somehow he found out why Betty's resume wasn't in the pile for the 2004 STARS program and there's a good chance that the EEOC will be on our asses if this ever gets out. It seems that a certain HR person decided not to forward resumes of certain candidates to certain magazines because they did not match the 'aesthetic'. However, in Betty's case her resume wasn't forwarded to anyone even though the Washington Post wanted her.
I'm handling it with the EEO office and there's a pretty good chance somebody's going to get fired. I don't know if you want to tell Betty what happened. I prefer that she doesn't know because I would like her to apply again after she graduates.I would like her to apply now. I think we can use someone like her. I would like to avoid scaring her off of working for Meade publications in general because of one idiot. I tried to call the home number you gave me earlier but I just got the disconnected message. I'm assuming it has something to do with her former boyfriend who you describe as slightly insane.
From: MeadeDA
To: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
Subject: Re: Marc really is worth his weight in designer ties
Time send: 1/20/2005 9:16:01
I think somebody may have a little crush.
Don't tell Betty what happened. Her self-esteem is bad enough already. She's already getting enough from her sister. This whole mess with her ex-boyfriend is really starting to get to her. Yes, he is the reason why you can't call her. He's also the reason why she will most likely accept your offer because he managed to get her fired yesterday. If you consider the fact that her mom died less than three months ago, it all may be a little too much.
Try her school email address QCSuarez_BR. Miraculously she never gave it to Wilbur so he's not stalking her that way.
From: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
To: QCSuarez_B
Subject: Job opportunity at Hudson Magazine
Time send: 1/20/2005 9:26: 01
A couple of days ago Daniel mentioned that you were looking for a new part-time job that doesn't involve cleaning up after cats and Daniel manipulating his father to hire you. I have a couple of friends from college that are starting a new web magazine about fashion for women who are not a size 2 in the next couple of months that may be interested in you.
In the meantime, we could really use some help for fashion week. Daniel probably mentioned how chaotic it is. With Alex gone, we need all hands on deck. I saw how hard you worked last Saturday and we need someone like you. It's not exactly a writing job but it's probably better than cleaning up after cats. You probably can help Daniel work on his business guy on a budget piece. I am forever in your debt for getting him in a target. Can you try for a Wal-Mart next?
We can work around your schedule. The position pays $22 an hour and if you're willing to stay on for a few months I may be able to work out dental coverage. I remember that you mentioned saving up for braces.
From: QCSuarez_BR
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Did you just asked your friend to give me a job?
Time send: 1/20/2005 11:06:31
Thank you for talking to Jamie but I don't want to get a job because we are dating and you want to have sex with me. (Considering the way I dress, I probably should not work with any magazine in the fashion industry.)
It's okay. I talked to my sister's boss and because I did so well covering for her at your parents' party she is willing to hire me. It pays less and therefore, I probably will not be able to get braces until right after graduation and that's only if I get the bargain plan. But it's okay, I will be fine.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: Did you just asked your friend to give me a job?
Time send: 1/20/2005 11:18:18
I can teach anyone how to dress, I can't teach brilliance and you Betty Suarez are brilliant. Also it's an alternative fashion magazine. You're good at dressing to your own drummer.
I told you I was going to ask Jamie if he knew anybody who was hiring. Apparently, you impressed him so much Saturday that he wants to hire you and recommend you to his friend Ashley. He was furious when he found out that they did not forward your resume to him last summer. There was some computer mixup and we never got your resume. The guy we actually got was horrible and Jamie said he would have hired you if he saw your resume last spring.
Betty you should take the job. Knowing me has nothing to do with you getting the offer. You're so good Jamie is willing to hire you even though he knows that I'm going to try to talk you into copy room make out sessions. Please say yes. I want you here.
From: QCSuarez_B
To: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
BCC:MeadeDA
Subject: Re: Job opportunity at Hudson magazine
Time send: 1/20/2005 11:46:18
After careful consideration and a long phone call with my father, I accept your job offer for Hudson, though I should probably ask more details. That's how I ended up working at the cat Hospital. What will I be doing?
Thank you for the offer about your friend's magazine but let's just see how things go at Hudson for now.
From: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Promise me you won't try to have sex with your girlfriend in the copy room.
Time send: 1/20/2005 12:21:01
There's no crush. I'm not your father. I only sleep with people on the job that I knew before working there.
My lover killed himself only a few weeks ago. I'm not going to be ready for a new boyfriend for a very long time even if Marc brought cupcakes. He's going a little wild on the being able to eat thing. I think we got him out of Mode just in time but I probably should have him see a therapist anyway. Who knows what permanent damage Wilhelmina has done.
Also your girlfriend just accepted the position despite what she sent you earlier. Now, I have to talk to HR about actually creating the position. Considering we are covering up their 'discrimination problem' I think they will be willing to create a position with health coverage that will pay for your girlfriend's braces. I knew that was a problem for her even without you forwarding me her email. She mentioned it three times Saturday.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Re: Did you just asked your friend to give me a job?
Time send: 1/20/2005 13:21:01
I'm glad you're taking the job because unlike me you have actually earned this job. I'm so happy I'm going to get to see you every day.
From: MeadeDA
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: re: Did you just asked your friend to give me a job?
Time send: 1/20/2005 13:21:01
I think I only said yes because I want to see you every day. I will see you tomorrow after I talked to HR.
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Don't worry about your sister
Time send: 1/20/2005 17:44:41
Don't worry about your sister. I don't know her that well but I think she's jealous of you. You need to do your own thing. Your mom sounds like she was a really good person. I think that goodness lives on in you.
I promise to keep an eye on your boyfriend tonight and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. He's been well behaved since he has met you. You are a very good influence on him.
From: MeadeDA
To: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
Subject: Thank you.
Time send: 1/20/2005 17:58:01
Thank you for extending the job offer to her. I forgot to say that when I forwarded her email to you. Also, thank you for arranging things so Betty will work here. I will not have sex with her in the copy room. What is your opinion on make out sessions in the steam room?
From: EIC-Hudson- HunterJA
To: MeadeDA
Subject: Re: Thank you.
Time send: 1/16/2005 13:21:01
As long as you do your job I don't care. She should really help you on your shopping on a budget article.
From: Extreme_Jordan
To: QCSuarez_BR
Subject: Daniel was a good boy.
Time send: 1/21/2005 8:21:01
You'll be happy to know that your boyfriend only drank one drink and spent the entire night talking about you. I now know about every single class here taking this semester. I don't think I've ever seen Daniel light up so much. (He also told me what's going on with Wilbur. Now I know why you don't want to talk about it. Really, don't pay attention to anything your sister says. I'm glad you suggested that I hang out with Daniel. It was good. He's fun to be around when he's not trying to sleep with you. Although I'm sure you believe the same to be true when he is trying to sleep with you.
Jamie was there with his new assistant. No, I did not have sex with him again. Something may have actually happened last weekend but I think we're well on our way to just being friends who bonded over a very traumatic experience. Both Daniel and Jamie told me about you losing your job due to the moron.
I think you will do good at Hudson, at least temporarily. If it doesn't work I can always use a personal assistant. My publicist has been suggesting it for years.
From: HR_ Meade_publications
To: SuarezBR
Subject: Welcome to Meade publication
Time send: 1/21/2005 11:13:12
Welcome to the Meade publications family.
You will be serving as the personal assistant to Hudson magazine editor-in-chief Jamie Hunter.
Your position entitles you to full medical and dental benefits.
Click here to learn more about all the amenities entitled to Meade employees.
To be continued.
Remember, comments make me give up sleep to write.