Chapter 2: SOLM8 App

Clyde’s POV

I had to prep up early for the meeting that I will be attending today. There were revisions requested by one of the prestigious universities and my company, the academy sent me to close the deal. I was able to complete everything earlier than expected. Not gonna lie, this is a bit nerve wracking -- a huge deal I may say.

📲Break a leg babe!

📱 Oh god! I need a hand. Help me with this (sent 2 sets of clothes I am choosing from for this meeting)

📲Love the one on left babe, less oldie -- More yuppy 😍

📱 Just exactly what I was aiming for. Thanks babe 😘

📲You are just the luckiest to have me! Free wardrobe consultation huh!? TTYL 😘  

It was Jane, the girlfriend most of the guys wished to have. The girlfriend I couldn’t have (coz I like men 😅), she happened to be in love with my best friend. Not sure if she used to or it is still a thing. She’s Max’s stylist…

I put myself together, finished my coffee and broomed a way.

When I got to the meeting room I started with my presentation and went on from my revisions for basic classes, academic classes and other curriculum flows.

“What sets us apart from the usual outstanding curriculums and revision is that ours were all applicable globally. May it be preparing a student to enter a university in France, US or ASIA. We can always match their needs to make sure they will become successful.” I walked from one side to another and looked at the University Presidents attending the meeting.

“You said -- to make sure they will become successful?” Mrs. Xang from Xhinhua University (#1 University in Beijing)

“Yes! (I said while looking at her) We prepare the students not only to pass the entrance exam. Our goal is to open the path for them to become successful” 🤓

She smiled and said she loved the presentation and the other folks gave their thoughts and insight with what I have prepared for them to learn.

It was a successful run for me -- a very satisfying victory.

Mr. Aromdee!

I heard someone calling me from the entrance of the meeting room. It was Mr. Kumori the president of our company’s branch in Tokyo.

“Mr. Kumori!” I went to greet him and the other board leaders

“Hontōni sugokattadesu! Kyonen no watashi no mōshide o hontōni kangaerubekidesu. Shū de saidai no shiten no 1tsu o hikiiru koto.” (That was really really amazing! You should really consider my offer to you last year. To lead one of our biggest branches in the states.)

“Mr. Kumori! Watashi wa mada kono ofā o torisagete imasen (I laughed) Watashi ga manabanakereba naranai koto ga takusan ari, watashi ga koko de jibun jishin no tame ni kanryō shinakereba naranai koto ga takusan arimasu.” (I am not taking down this offer yet -- There are things that I have to learn about and there are many things I have to complete here for myself)

We had conversations together with the other folks. From business to all of the random stuff we could ever talk about. It was kind of spontaneous as we all have the same thing in common. 

We were just about to go when I excused myself for a quick run to the comfort room. I went to fix my hair, pee a little and just to really check if I still look presentable. While I was washing my hands I saw a phone on the counter, it seemed unattended. 

I picked up the phone and I saw a notification popped up: 🔏SOLM8! I will be waiting for you!

I went to the register and gave them the phone. While I was telling them where I found it and all the shenanigans I heard a voice of a man filing a lost report close to where I am.

“Excuse me Sir, are you looking for something?” The lady assisting me asked the men on the other table.

“Ahmm (he looked at me) yes… I am looking for my phone, I think I left it at the restroom” He said and politely smiled.

He looked familiar, I think he is one of the delegates from the meeting I have attended earlier.

“Mr. Aromdee reported this item found in the restroom” She said while checking the iphone.

“Oh ahmm it was a red iPhone XR and the screen lock is an Einstein chibi 🤗” He shared immediately.

Without a doubt he is the owner of the phone that I found.

“Not sure ‘bout the wallpaper -- but the model and the color were accurate” I looked at the lady and smiled.

“Indeed it was accurate!”

They gave him the phone and thanked me for surrendering his phone.

I hopped inside my car and drove away after the event. I will be meeting Max and Jane -- they called for a celebration night after hearing the success of my meeting.

We met as usual, the group was there and some friends joined us and congratulated me. We are kind of regulars in this place. That was why everyone was just enjoying themselves and the servers were friends already to us.

Jane and I stayed in the bar, settled in and talked for a good amount of time.

“I have to go to the powder room!” She said.

I looked at my friends and I found them enjoying the night. While waiting for Jane I noticed her phone on the bar table (iPhone XR Red) and remembered the guy I just met earlier.

To my surprised her phone lit up with a notification: 🔏SOLM8! I hope you could go home safe and have fun with me after!

I was caught off guard -- I don’t usually check notifications like that. I don’t even check others' phones because I know it is private.

I was snatched back to reality when Jane snapped her finger on my face.

“Hey! Have you seen a ghost? Are you okay?” She placed her palm on my face and tried to see if I was sick.

“You left your phone -- and..” I uttered but was unable to continue.

“I know you are there to look after it. Did I get any message or call?” She casually asked.

“No calls… But, I think you got a text msg” I said with a doubtful tone of voice.

She looked at her phone and swiped to unlock it.

“Silly! It wasn’t a text -- (she showed me her phone) It was an app notification!” 😛

“An app notice?” 🤔

“Yep! The SOLM8 App” 👌👌 “This App is not that popular but popular in a way too!” 😉

“Is that a dating app?” 😕

“Nope! It is an app where you can meet people. You know (she snatched my phone and started going through it) an app where you can talk via chat or video with anyone. It is kinda cool, I don’t really need to go out for a date and exert too much effort. Just login and see what I have instore” She said while giving me a wicked smile.

“So-- how does that work?” I gave her a curious face

“There (she handed me my phone) it is for you to enjoy. But, save it for later! For now let’s explore mine.” She leaned closer to me and walked me through the app.

So this is where you can usually find folks to chat with,

This is where you can actually see their initial profile…

It is more like up to you really whether you want to know them more

Or just talk to them for fun…

When things get worse you can always block them -- or delete the app.

“God! The night is young and you two are here checking out our classmates?” Max jumped behind us -- a bit drunk.

“We are having our business over here! Just flirt around” Jane said while playfully pushing Max

He heard classmate and not SOLM8 🤣🤣🤣 he is definitely drunk. He was scooped away by the girl he was currently dating and they went away.

Few minutes after we all drove our way home, I had a glass of drink that made me more than eligible to drive home safely. I kinda spent the rest of the night listening to Jane and her story regarding the app.

I was preparing to doze off when I heard a notification from my phone.

🔏SOLM8! I think the night is still young for a random chat 🥴

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