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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:

cahoots with Judy? Or because deep down, you

sip. "I thought I could trust

too bad. My point is, you didn't have sex with him. But

kiss, I'll give him that. But I don't know, going

experience in bed. That's what I'm saying: You're diving headfirst into forever without having banged anyone else. How are

it's Jayden. That's how I know. It's not like I want to just go out there

bomb.

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thinking and just do.

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following through

seriously suggesting I...

cheat. I'm talking about

hall pass? What 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

his idea isn't it? He wants you to be sure. You tell him this is how

"He does get jealous."

had other women. It's only

was his only one after the

don't think it should

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. "Okay, ew.

pool boys, gardeners and security guys. What's the harm in a little test drive before you commit?" "This is crazy," I mutter, shaking my head. "It's

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