At only 566 words, “Missed Connections” is another one of my early stories. Again, experimental. It’s an attempt to tell a story using modern methods of communication. I hope you enjoy it.
-_Q
Starbucks w4m 36 (North Austin)
Yesterday. 3:15.
You were sitting at an outside table when I arrived. Very cute.
When you came inside, I was waiting for my drink. It took everything I had not to look over at you. But I still chanced a glance a few times. You were working on a laptop and talking on the phone. Yes. Very cute.
You had dark wavy hair. Short. Nicely dressed, but casual.
Buy me a mocha?
Reply with “Starbucks” in the subject line to prove you’re human.
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To: vielsn-vme390-30390@craigslist.org
From: RHK
Subject: Starbucks
Hi…I might be the guy you saw at Starbucks on Monday. 
How random! You said it was 3:15, and I was there at 3:15. You said I was sitting outside talking on the phone, and I was doing that a couple of times. You said I was working on a laptop, and I was working on my laptop. You said I was very cute, and….well, I don’t think I’m ugly….
I was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. Let me know if you think I’m the guy…..maybe I chanced a glance at you too.
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To: RHK
From: SbksGirl
Subject: Re: Starbucks
You might just be. What shoes were you wearing & what do you remember about me?
Sent from my iPhone
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To: SbksGirl
From: RHK
Subject: Re: Re: Starbucks
I was wearing my black Converse shoes.
You were cute, too. Long brown hair, pulled back into a ponytail. Classic Vans. Jeans and a long sleeve black shirt. Is that you?
Sent from my iPad
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To: RHK
From: SbksGirl
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Starbucks
OMG! That is me! How funny. Well, now what do we do? I never post things like this, and I thought it was such a long shot, but here you are. So…buy me a mocha?
Ginger
Sent from my iPhone
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To: SbksGirl
From: RHK
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Starbucks
See you at 3:15.
Rick
Sent from my iPad
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Had a great time. Looking forward to seeing you again.
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Rick
Me, too. Miss you already.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Really? I miss you, too. Can’t think of anything else. What have you done to me?
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Rick
Cast a spell, I hope.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
I just caught my breath. Seriously.
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Rick
Get used to catching your breath.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Oh my, sir. When can I see you again? I’m having serious withdrawals.
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Rick
Perhaps I could come, er, fill you up?
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Tonight?
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Rick
Sadly, no. If I had known I’d meet you, I would’ve canceled plans. Tomorrow afternoon?
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Afternoon delight? Meet at Starbucks?
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Rick
See you then. 3:15.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
I keep thinking about you lapping scotch off my body.
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Rick
Text not secure. But I like the thought.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Not secure? WTF?
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Rick
I’ll explain later. TTFN.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Fuck! Are you married?
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Google Voice
Text from +15125559890:
Rick? WTF. Answer me.
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Google Voice
Text from +15125552143:
Found your secret Google Voice #. Nice try. Taking the kids. Want a divorce.
-_Q
Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed “Missed Connections.” Every Friday, look for new FREE fiction as I serialize my teen Steampunk romance The Zombies of Mesmer. Find more of my work on this blog, in several publications, and on Amazon.
Filed under: Short Fiction & Poetry Tagged: affair, author, betrayal, broken heart, craigslist, deception, heartbroken, honesty, infidelity, love, misogyny, missed connections, non-monogamy, o.m. grey, olivia grey, romance, unfaithful douchebag