23. Ice Breakers Group Text
ICE brEAKERS GROUP TEXT
Lucian
Asher
SURPRISE PARTY TIME! I’m bringing balloons!
Lucian
NO BALLOONS. Just act casual and buy cupcakes. Then casually mention how good they taste, like you’re a regular customer.
Clément
Ah, so romantic! In France, we would serenade her. Possibly with an accordion. Does anyone own one?
Lucian
Please don’t bring an accordion.
Weston
Wait, what’s happening? I’m confused, but all in! Does Fiona know about this?
Lucian
We probably shouldn’t tell our girlfriends.
Jamie
Too late. Ashlyn already told me she’s free at 11.
Lucian
You already told someone?
Jamie
As soon as you sent the message.
Cade
Me too.
Carson
Me three.
Clément
Me four.
Lucian
What part of SECRET don’t you guys understand?
Carson
Bailey’s SO excited she’s making a sign to hold up that says WE NEESHA!
Asher
Mabel says if she doesn’t tell Mary-Ellen, she’ll hold it against her forever.
Lucian
So basically everyone knows?
Jamie
Ashlyn said she can notify the mayor’s office for moral support.
Lucian
We don’t need the mayor’s office. Just a few low-key people to buy cupcakes so this critic thinks her business is booming. We don’t want to mob her.
Carson
Hold up. Do we want a flash mob instead? I know some line dancing moves that would really impress a food critic.
Lucian
NO FLASH MOB.
Cade
Clara said she can take a video for social media and cross post between our accounts.
Jamie
Brilliant idea! Let’s try to go viral.
Asher
Ooh! What if we all wear matching “Team Neesha” t-shirts?! I’m really good with a Sharpie.
Clément
Food critics love French-cafe vibes. I can turn up the accent.
Jamie
Ashlyn’s just texted her dad. Apparently this is now a “civic duty” and the mayor is planning on making an appearance.
Asher
Mary-Ellen’s bringing the book club. They want to “accidentally” run into the critic.
Lucian
Remember when I said this was low-key?
Cade
You mean I wasn’t supposed to invite all the girlfriends on the team? Because according to Clara, they’re ALL planning on showing up now.
Lucian
You guys. Forget everything I just said. Please don’t come.
Clément
Too late, mon ami.
Asher
This is going to be EPIC! Neesha’s gonna be famous!
Lucian
If Neesha hasn’t already decided to move to Seattle, this might tip her over the edge.