“I’ll get her.”
“That’s not really on your way, Kass.”
“I said I’ll get her. I’m assuming your mom is still taking you to and from surgery?”
“Yeah, she just changed her flight.”
“Great, then it’s all settled.”
“Thank you.”
“Now get out of my office. I have shitto do.”
One side of her mouth tilts up in a smirk. “You know you can just say you’re welcome.”
I shoo her out, and as soon as the door clicks shut, I pull my phone out to start making some arrangements for after her surgery. I know she won’t accept them if I offer them in person, so I’m just sending her money for food delivery in a way that she can’t give it back.
While I have my phone out and am already distracted from the work I should be doing, I open my socials to check for any inquiries. Most of my clients find me through social media or word of mouth, so I’m constantly getting DMs about openings or consults. Sure enough, there are five messages waiting for me.
I open them one at a time, taking the time to reply, answer their questions, and ask any necessary follow-up questions of my own.
Just as I’m about to close the app, I get one more message. It’s from someone I haven’t worked with before. I stare at the name for a second, curious what the singular letter is short for.
B
Hey there! Raina messaged me that she needed to reschedule my appointment, but gave me the option to contact you instead. She gave you rave reviews, and I trust Raina. Do you have any room on your schedule for me?
Kass
How long was your original session with Raina planned for?
I’ll see if I can fit you in somewhere.
B
3 hours. She hadn’t sketched anything up yet, though.
Kass
I’ll probably do some mockups beforehand and send them to you so we can have a start, then we can make changes on the day of, if needed.
I have an opening this Friday at 10:00.
B
That’ll work! I’ll send you the info for the piece I’m looking to get done that I sent to Raina.
Kass
Great. I’ll also chat with Raina, so I have an idea of what I’m working with.
B
Oh, don’t do that! She’ll only have bad things to say about me.
Kass
Haha. I meant the art, not the canvas.
