“You’ve got mail!”
My hand shook as I reached for my mouse. Only one contact is associated with that notification. I admit to being a bit of a romantic movie enthusiast.
“Anonymous has purchased you a guest ticket to the Black Ties & Alibis Gala at the Center for Sex Positive Culture on Friday, December 31st, 2021. Please arrive at 8:30 pm and await instructions from Anonymous.”
I felt the blood drain from my face as I suddenly felt a surge of blossoming heat elsewhere. Breathe. Okay, breathe deeper. What did I get myself into? Where is the website? There’s gotta be a website. There’s always a website, right? Ahhh...there it is!
Let’s just click on... everything! Hmmm... no ominous pictures of dirty places and rusty shackles. No porn website ads. Pretty classy actually. Hmmm... I watch too many movies.
You have mail…mail…mail!
You have an encrypted message in chat! (from Anon)
Anon: Did you receive my gift?
Anon: Will you be able to clear your evening?
Anon: Wear something sexy... no underwear.
Me: Anonymous?
Anon: Yes?
Me: How will I recognize you?
Anon: I will be the one biting your neck.
Me: ...Ummm...
Anon: With your prior consent, of course.
Me: This whole year and I’ve never met you in person. I don’t even know what you do.
Anon: That’s because I’m classified.
Me: So do I call you Mr. Anonymous in person or Sir?
Anon: You are assuming my gender, that’s cute. Do you have a preference?
Me: I never thought about that. What do I call you then?
Anon: The Japanese have a saying: “Sore wa, hi mitsu desu.”
Anon: It simply means “That is a secret.” Being respectful is a core tenant of my house.
Me: Much to unpack there.
Anon: Let me reassure you that we shall spend a glorious evening together- Enjoying mock-tails or the divination of a real Tarot reader. There will be professional DJs, dancing, a live auction and even rides on a Sybian.
Me: Is that some kind of horse?
Anon: Well I suppose we should leave some mysteries to be solved at the gala!
Me: I saw that there is a spy game called “Codenames”- If your codename is Anonymous- Could someone else have the same name?
Anon: I guess there may be more than one Anonymous- But figuring out who is the real one is could win you an awesome prize, that prize being our date. >:)
Anon: We will toast the New Year and your mission- should you choose to accept it- is to scene with me. Our first scene ever in the New Year! Let the negotiations begin!
Me: Bring it on, Anonymous! I’ve got a pair of sparkly new 5“ inch heels to break in!
This chat has ended.
Tickets are $50. Get your tickets today! See the event listing for a complete description of all the enticing festivities included with the ticket price.