Charlie couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as she hit the send button on her message to Sloan. She had been following him on TikTok for a while now, drawn to his charismatic personality and empowering messages for women yet quite skeptical why his thoughts were so brazen. SloanVibes has been sharing that he wanted to collaborate with fellow Tiktokers or followers to know more about their country and culture plus get a gist of how mature women live their lives.  With that, she saw an opportunity to not only promote her resort but also collaborate with him on her own vlog and podcast.

As she waited for his reply, doubts began to creep into Charlie's mind. What if he wasn't interested in her proposal? What if he found it too unconventional or simply declined? She brushed off the negative thoughts, reminding herself that she had nothing to lose.

A few minutes later, a reply from Sloan appeared on the screen, and Charlie's heart skipped a beat. She read his playful response, noticing the hint of curiosity in his words. She couldn't help but chuckle at his remark about her asking only for a hook-up. She forgot how brazen he was based on his videos.

Charlie quickly typed her reply, clarifying her intentions and assuring Sloan that she wasn't after his body or any kind of hookup. She explained her desire for him to create vlogs and honest reviews of her resort, as well as the possibility of being a guest on her podcast and joining him for his live sessions.

Sloan seemed intrigued, but he mentioned needing to discuss it with his partner first. Charlie understood his need to consult since she had seen his unusual partnership with a wonderful woman in her 50s in his videos and just eagerly awaited his decision. She suggested a Zoom meeting to discuss the details further and agreed to his proposed time on Friday.

Before ending the conversation, Sloan playfully asked Charlie about her age, prompting her to respond with a mix of surprise and amusement. She realized that he must have seen her videos and knew more about her than she initially thought.

Meanwhile, Charlie reminisced about the time she first came across Sloan's TikTok videos. She had been going through a tough period, recovering from a love scam that had left her feeling down and questioning her judgment. But his content had brought some light into her life, empowering her as a woman in her forties.

Seeing his video about his visit to a resort sparked an idea in Charlie's mind. She saw the potential for collaboration and promotion, and she decided to take a chance by reaching out to him.

As she reflected on the possibilities, Charlie knew she had to focus on the business aspect of their potential partnership. She reminded herself not to get carried away with personal thoughts and emotions, though his smile and eyes did leave a lasting impression on her.

With their Zoom meeting set for Friday, Charlie began making preparations. She created a virtual room for their meeting and sent the link to Sloan, eagerly looking forward to discussing the details of their collaboration.

As the days passed, Charlie couldn't help but feel a mix of anticipation and nerves. She wondered how their conversation would go and hoped that Sloan would see the value in her proposal. She knew that their collaboration could be mutually beneficial, but it all depended on his response.