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!

“That’s very inappropriate to ask,

in his seat, throwing his head back in exasperation. “Oh fuck, you’re

I’m so damn

back.

just say what I think he did?!

I’m already teary-eyed. Not because I’m very sensitive, but today is my birthday, and David is an asshole. When we chatted on the dating app, he was a gentleman, but now

that is. I’m a feminist and all for equality, but that

eyes, and then he laughs.

you serious right now?” I ask, expecting him to tell me he is pranking me any

he never does. He leans back in his chair

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

say we might not be a match hurts. I can’t

want to

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

gets up from his seat, and the tears run down my cheek. I didn’t think the date could get any worse, but it just did. I’m officially

the worst birthday ever, and I miss Robert, my ex-husband, more than ever.

“Sorry, I’m late.”

when I

just sat. What is he

I dreaming?

can just stare at him. He is dressed in a suit that can barely contain his broad shoulders, and his black hair is newly trimmed,

he has the

you come

in shining,” he looks down

is that okay?”

is sweet.

but what about

had a date with

isn’t for

you were in

was more like a one-sided crush, ” he laughs, clearly not taking offense to liking a girl who doesn’t like him back. ” Right now, I’m more interested in

“Flattery,

“Is it working?”

should

it?” Mark sighs at me, pretending he is

you don’t like

will steal from

“Who said anything about me sharing my food? Order whatever you

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