Anonymously Touched


Thursday evening

Amity: [answering phone] Hello?
Chigo:Hey, I just got my new Itouch!
Amity:That's great! What's it like?
Chigo:It's really fun--so many things to do and try!
Amity:Can I come see it?
[pause]
Chigo:I'm a bit tired. I am just going to play with it a bit and then get some rest.
Amity:Oh...ok. Good night, then!
Chigo:Bye!


late Friday morning

Amity:[answering phone] Hello?
Chigo:Hey there--I just got up and heard your message. Stayed up a bit late last night.
Amity:Oh, playing with the Itouch?
Chigo:Yeah... I was watching some videos.
Amity:Neat!
Chigo:And then I checked out the map functions--I never knew that there was so much to see around here!
Amity:Great! Did you find some place new to go tonight?
Chigo:I'm a bit busy tonight.
Amity:Oh? But we always hang out together on Friday?
Chigo:Sorry, I've just got some things to catch up on.
Amity:No problem. Maybe tomorrow, then.
Chigo:Maybe. I need to get going. Talk to you later!
Amity:Ok, bye!


Saturday afternoon

Chigo:[answering phone] Hi there.
Amity:How's your weekend so far? Want to watch a movie tonight?
Chigo:It's been good. Actually, I just got done watching something on my Itouch. It's so much fun!
Amity:Oh, yeah, it sounds pretty fun.
Chigo:It's so nice to finally have everything integrated into one package!
Amity:Can I come over and check it out?
[pause]
Chigo:I think it may need a re-charge. I've been using it a lot.
Amity:Want to go to the mall while it charges?
[pause]
Chigo:No, I don't really feel like it now. But thanks! I should probably get going...I've got some things to do.
Amity:Oh, ok. Talk to you later, then.
Chigo:Bye.


late Wednesday

Chigo:[answering phone] Yes?
Amity:Hey, a few of us are going out to try that new Thai restaurant. Do you want to join? I can come pick you up.
Chigo:Oh, sounds tempting. But I guess I'm not all that hungry right now.
Amity:We were going to go in an hour.
Chigo:I've been watching some stocks on my Itouch.
Amity:Isn't the floor closed now?
Chigo:Well, not *all* the floors.
Amity:Oh, yeah.
Chigo:Sorry, I've just been pretty busy.
Amity:Sure, I understand. We'll let you know if it's good.
Chigo:If what's good?
Amity:Never mind. Talk to you later!
Chigo:Bye.


Friday afternoon

Chigo:[answering phone] Hey.
Amity:So what's on for tonight?
Chigo:Oh, I just visited the app store and bought a couple of neat-looking games. Was thinking of trying them out.
Amity:You don't want to go out?
Chigo:No, I've been out too much lately.
Amity:Oh? Ok. Well, maybe tomorrow then?
Chigo:I think I just want to relax this weekend.
Amity:How about I come over and we watch a movie? I still haven't even seen the Itouch.
[pause]
Chigo:It's kind of hard for two people to see the screen. It's not that big.
Amity:We have to watch on the Itouch?
[pause]
Chigo:Maybe I'm not feeling so good.
Amity:Oh. Ok. Well, try to relax. Let me know if you need anything.
Chigo:I have a shopping app for my Itouch. I can order to go from restaurants. I can visit virtual malls. It's really sweet.
Amity:That does sound nice.
Chigo:Anyway, gotta run.
Amity:Take care.


one week later

Chigo:[answering phone] You call me a lot, you know.
Amity:What do you mean?
Chigo:Sometimes I just need some time to myself.
Amity:I haven't seen you in two weeks?
Chigo:Sure, true. But I'm just feeling pretty busy.
Amity:Has work been pretty heavy?
Chigo:Work? No, almost nothing to do these days. But I've been putting a lot of songs and photos on my Itouch, and I need to spend some time organizing them.
Amity:Oh, of course.
Chigo:I'll tell you what, why don't I call you when I have some time?
Amity:Ok. I guess that will work.
Chigo:Great! Talk to you soon.
Amity:Bye.


Does this story sound familiar? Were you once the best friend of a new Itouch owner? Did they stop returning your calls?

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