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258 Comparisons (Winona)

Lisa's laughter fills the apartment as she pours us another glass of wine. "Okay, but seriously, Winona- how do you really know Jayden is the one?"

She leans back, eyebrows arched, like she's just dared me to figure out the meaning of life. "You've only ever been with him, right? What are you even comparing him to?"

I blink at her, way past the tipsy stage. "I love him, Lis. That's how I know. It's not a comparison game. I just... know."

Lisa shakes her head, laughing again. "Bullshit! You can't just know. That's like saying, 'Oh, this pizza's the best,' but you've never even tried another slice!" "Pizza would be great right now," I muse.

"Bitch, you're talking about spending the rest of your life only ever having sex with one guy. It's not natural."

I roll my eyes. "Fairly sure it's natural to a lot of people

"In the dark ages maybe. Hell, you might like it with a woman better."

I stare at her.

"Well, you might and you'll never know."

"You must have gotten close with Phillip, I mean that felt good right?"

I groan, leaning my head back. "Don't. Just-don't."

"But you didn't have sex with him," Lisa presses, sitting up straight. "Why? Because you found out he was:

deep down, you didn't want

shrug, taking another sip. "I thought I could trust

with him. But you must have had a

I

what I'm saying: You're diving headfirst into forever without having banged anyone else. How are you so

know. It's not like I want

closer, eyes sparkling like she's about to drop the bomb. "Things can be rewired. I'm just saying-don't knock it

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and following through

seriously suggesting

honey, not cheat. I'm

am I, in some rom-com now? This isn't a movie, Lisa.

no expectations. Just a little breathing room before the wedding. Consider it a redo of being single

I'm missing the obvious. "Come on. It's his idea isn't it? He wants you to be sure. You tell him this is how you'll be sure. If he loves you as much as he

"He does get jealous."

had other women. It's

doubt Ashlyn was his

think it should

hell you want. Go out. Have fun. Let loose! You'll never get this chance again, unless you wanna turn into a soccer mom who cheats with the pool boy when you're 45." I burst out laughing at the mental image.

the harm in a little test drive before you commit?" "This is crazy," I mutter, shaking my head.

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