Chapter 65 – Linda

Linda

This date is a disaster, and I regret putting so much effort into my outfit before leaving my house.

I curled my hair. It’s coming down in blonde waves, and I matched it with a black dress, which is rare. I never wear dresses but wanted to look nice for my birthday. Which I do.

I look good.

But the man I’m sitting across?

I want to escape from him.

I’m at the Plaza Hotel with a man named

David, and perhaps my job as a therapist has ruined me for men. I won’t settle for someone who doesn’t treat me like an equal. Which means this date is a letdown. David came here fully prepared to fuck me on the first date.

My best friend, Carmen, said I must lower my expectations. I’m turning thirty today, and the dating market isn’t what it used to be. But I never thought chivalry was dead until now.

“I brought condoms,” David says from the other side of the table and shoots me what he must think is a charming smile. We haven’t even ordered yet, and the guy is already unbearable.

“Oh, I see…” I say and look down at the menu.

“Big condoms.” David feels the need to add.

is

A shudder sweeps down my spine. I don’t understand if David is joking or if he serious. Regardless, I wish I was anywhere else but here right now. He is

creeping me out.

Still, I plaster on a smile. “I see…”

“Are you a brave girl?”

“Umm…” I can’t help but breathe a laugh and look up from my menu this time. ”

Excuse me?”

Davin wags his eyebrows at me. He isn’t the best-looking guy, but what can you expect at thirty? Everyone good is taken.

“In bed, I mean,” David says.

Jesus Christ!

very inappropriate to ask, especially since this is

groans in his seat, throwing his head back in

what?” I’m so damn confused

come back. “A

what I think

David is an asshole. When

you that I’m not a feminazi, whatever that is. I’m

then he laughs. His behavior baffles me, and I stare at him.

me he is pranking me any moment

does. He leans back in his chair and looks all sorts of

whatever he finds. “Look, I just came here to have a good time, but if you’re going to be acting like a bitch

a jerk, hearing him say we might not be a match hurts. I

you want

to date. No offense, but you’re too much of a

and the tears run down my cheek. I didn’t think the date could get any worse, but it

multiple times to hold back the tears, but it isn’t working. This is the worst birthday ever, and I

“Sorry, I’m late.”

bewilderment when

where David just sat. What is

I dreaming?

in a suit that can barely contain his broad shoulders, and his black hair is newly trimmed, shorter

like his nose has been broken at some point. But he has

you come to

in shining,” he

that okay?”

he is

but

date

for me.”

an eyebrow. “This morning, you were in love with

clearly not taking offense to liking a girl who doesn’t like him back. ” Right now, I’m more interested in the gorgeous woman sitting in

snort. “Flattery,

“Is it working?”

and I should

so I can’t be serious because I’m younger? Is that it?” Mark sighs at me, pretending he

you don’t like it?”

will steal from your food.”

a smile. “Who said anything about me sharing my food? Order whatever you want, but don’t take

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