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!

to my chest. “That’s very inappropriate to ask, especially since this is

groans in his seat, throwing his head back in exasperation.

of… what?” I’m so damn confused right

back. “A feminazi.’

what I think

asshole. When we chatted on the dating app, he was a gentleman, but now he

a feminazi, whatever that is. I’m a feminist and

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

right now?” I ask, expecting him to tell me he is pranking me any moment now. He is acting like a

never does. He leans back in his chair and looks all sorts

a good time, but if you’re going to be acting

David is a jerk, hearing him say we might not be a match hurts. I can’t believe he is ditching me on my birthday… wow. This

want to

but you’re too much of a prude for me. You have a stick up

didn’t think the date could get any worse, but it just

and I blink multiple times to hold back the tears, but it isn’t working. This is the worst birthday ever, and I miss Robert, my ex-husband, more than ever. He passed away two

“Sorry, I’m late.”

laugh in utter bewilderment when

chair where David just sat. What is he doing

I dreaming?

dressed in a suit that can barely contain his broad shoulders, and

beautiful. Not perfect. He has scars, and it looks like his nose has been broken at some point. But he has the bluest eyes and this radiant smile that makes me melt on the inside… shit, why does he

words. “Did you come

shining,” he

that

he is

appreciate it, but

had a date with

for me.”

you were

who doesn’t like him back. ” Right now, I’m more interested in the gorgeous woman sitting in front of

snort. “Flattery,

“Is it working?”

my eyes. “I really don’t think you and I should be dating. No offense, but you’re… young and might

it?” Mark sighs at me, pretending he is hurt. “I believe

if you don’t like it?”

“Then I will steal from your

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

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