“You know, I thought you were kidding, but I guess having retired for a year had gotten your brain all fried up,” Tee remarked, sounding like he was chewing something while speaking.
“I’m absolutely serious. We can call this,” Alex slung his bag over his shoulder and proudly said, “Project Cinderella.”
Laughter ensued from the other end of the line, followed by choking and coughing, then the sound of Tee drinking water. “Excuse you, but Cinderella didn't sleep with Prince Charming before making him fall in love with her! You really have to pick up a book or two. I can’t believe you’re getting your fairytales wrong.”
“Whatever, it’s basically the same,” Alex rolled his eyes. It was lunchtime on a Monday, and instead of having lunch with his new work friends as usual, Alex decided to wait
