3| Uneasy

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Cactus:
Maybe

That word. That small word on my phone screen. It made me chuckle, but it also made me wonder.

Cactus wasn't very open about who he was. He told me very little, and let me guess about the rest. Which is fun and new, but also weird.

I've only spoken with him since today, but he seems nice. He seems someone who is willing to help anyone, but also is very wary of every situation.

I felt uneasy not knowing who Cactus was. But it gave me also some place to escape to.

Ever since I graduated college and started my own photographing office, I saw my family very little. My younger sisters were almost done with their school, too, but I can't tell what they're going to do after graduating.

My youngest sister, Amara, used to be my only friend. Sad, I know, but I'm known for making friends with toxic people. So I just stopped making friends at one point. She was my only friend that didn't judge me and really listened.

My mailbox sound went off and I saw I got an email from a customer about a new job. I replied quickly with the details and picked up my phone again.

Me:
Just got a new offer

Cactus:
Someone wants a photoshoot?

Me:
A group actually
It's for a birthday party for a kid

Cactus:
Sounds fun

Me:
I'm just glad the kids are above ten
The young ones can scream and cry so loud
Taking a picture is so hard then

Cactus:
I can imagine
When my daughter was four
she kept screaming if she wanted something

Me:
You have a kid?!
That's awesome!

Cactus:
I have three actually

Me:
Even better!
If you ever need a family picture
let me know

Cactus:
I will

Me:
Do you have tips to get back
in touch with family?

Cactus:
Trouble?

Me:
I haven't seen them since I moved
after college

Cactus:
Try to call them
Maybe they want you to

Me:
I'll do that first thing tomorrow
I have a date tonight

Cactus:
I thought you said your life sucked

Me:
No that was you
And I only met him through a shoot

Cactus:
Does his name start with an S?

Me:
Unfortunately no
His starts with an R

Cactus:
Immediately dumping

Me:
Why?

Cactus:
His name starts with R
I can only think of Richard
and that name is just horrible

Me:
I'll let you know
his name is Ryan

Cactus:
Even worse

Me:
You've never met him!
He was nice

Cactus:
He just wants you in his bed

Me:
We'll see
What do I get if you're wrong?

Cactus:
My name

Me:
Deal
Imma get ready

Cactus:
Stay safe!

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