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I smile at my screen like some sort of lunatic, unable to help myself. Nyx has me curious as hell. I want to know who this incredibly clever woman is. I have my suspicions, but I’m unable to confirm them. I want to know more about her; I want to know what makes her tick. What she’s built is nothing short of admirable, yet she always seems so down to earth and funny.
Ash:I’m honored. I’m a Leo, by the way.
Nyx:Figures…
I laugh to myself, knowing she’s about to say something strangely and uniquely Nyx.
Nyx:Did you know Leos are usually theatrical and enjoy the spotlight?… ringing any bells Mr. I’ll-Take-On-Any-High-Profile-Case?
I smirk. She’s not wrong, but I’ve done all of that anonymously. I can’t help but wonder what Nyx would think if she knew who I am. I have no doubt she can easily find out, so maybe… just maybe, she already knows. I doubt it, though. She’s never once given me any indication that she knows, and stuff like that usually slips.
Ash:You know what else Leos are? We’re passionate. You ever been with a Leo, Nyx?
I’m oddly nervous as I await her reply. Nyx and I have been friends for a while, and it isn’t until recently that I’ve started to be playful and flirty with her. I enjoy teasing her, but so far she’s not given me any indication of whether she’s receptive to it, or whether I’m crossing any boundaries.
Nyx:Can’t say that I have. Sounds an awful lot like you’re overcompensating, though…
Ash:Come spend a night with me and I’ll prove you wrong, Nyx. I’ll have you moaning my name over and over again.
I worry I’ve overdone it when she goes silent. I wasn’t joking when I said I was going to steal her heart. Nyx is my dream woman. I don’t even care that I’ve never seen her before… though I’m starting to suspect that Ihave. I have a feeling she might be much closer to me than I initially thought, but I’m not sure yet.
Nyx:You wouldn’t want to. If you ever meet me, you won’t want me. Not in that way.
I stare at my phone, a dull ache in my heart. Nyx has single-handedly helped hundreds of people over the last couple of years, all people that were let down by the justice system. She’s ridiculously smart, and she clearly has a heart of gold. There’s no way a woman like that isn’t beautiful. If she is who I think she is, then she’s downright breathtaking.
Ash:I might just have a thing for bearded beauties. Beardarella, is it? Seriously, though, Nyx… you’re beautiful, I just know it. It sounds lame as fuck, but looks truly do fade. You’re an amazing person, and meeting someone that’s smarter than me is a huge turn-on alone.
Nyx:Such a Leo response…
I laugh because she’s right. I did just make that about myself.
Ash:Fine, let’s just say that you’ve had me hard more times than you think, and that’s all without ever seeing you. It’s the mere thought of you, your kindness, your intelligence, your sense of humor. I have a feeling that looking into your eyes is going to be mesmerizing.
Nyx:You say that as though we’ll ever actually meet
Ash:We will. Talent like yours isn’t easily hidden. One day, I’ll come across you.
Nyx:But how’d you know it’s me?
Ash:I’ll shout Beardarella, and if you smile, I’ll know it’s you.
Nyx:You’re crazy. Don’t go shouting that at random people, Ash. I have a feeling you’re already a bit of a nut job… don’t add to what I’m sure is already a heavily tarnished reputation.
I smile at my screen, wondering who she is. Is she lying in her own bed as she’s messaging me?
Ash:Where are you?
Nyx:As in, location?
Ash:Never mind. Stupid question. Someone like you must be in Silicon Valley. Fuck, I bet I’ve come across you already. Maybe we even work together.
Nyx:You won’t find me, Ash. If you can’t hack into my platform (and I can see you trying multiple times a day) then you’re just not skilled enough to find me ;)
I laugh. This woman. She’s not wrong, but I wonder if she’d still act the way she does if she knew who I am. It’s surreal to me too, but my company is one of the largest software engineering firms in the world. We make so many corporate solutions that I lose track myself.
Ash:Here’s another lame saying for you, Nyx… where there’s a will there’s a way.
Nyx:Okay, psycho. You go ahead and shout Beardarella at random people. Let me know how that works out for you. In the meantime, I’m going to bed. Tomorrow is a big day for me.
