On our first date, we went to a classy restaurant. As soon as we sat down, she smiled at the waiter and asked, “What’s the most expensive dish on your menu?” My heart sank.
I was ready to pay for dinner, but I hadn’t planned for a meal that would leave me broke.
The waiter froze, glanced at me, and then said, “I’m sorry, but that’s unavailable tonight.”
She looked annoyed and tried asking about another expensive item, but again, it was “out of stock.” I gave him a very generous tip.
Before I could process it, someone knocked on my door hard, three loud bangs that rattled the frame. I looked through the peephole and opened the door…
Fine.I pressed my lips together, reached for my phone, and finally replied to his message.“Okay.”Nothing more. No drama, no curse words. Just okay. Let him wonder what…
I stared at the words.Us. Not me. Not “I’m sorry, Mom.” Just us, like they were a team and I was the outsider. Like I had become…
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