She only slightly curled her hair and made sure her makeup was an hour old before the bell rang. Was it always this hard? First time around, dates were in pubs. A ring was required before dinner at home was offered.
She got out her second best glasses and put the chicken thighs in the oven. Tastier and juicier than breast, the article had promised. Before he came over she removed every last trace of her home-making, lifestyle magazines. She decanted white wine into a carafe, thought better of it and carefully poured it back into the bottle.
She only slightly curled her hair and made sure her makeup was an hour old before the bell rang. Was it always this hard? First time around, dates were in pubs. A ring was required before dinner at home was offered.
Lynn Messing
21/1/2022 03:33:32 pm
Navigating the dating world can be challenging. You captured her dating insecurities well.
Jenny Logan
21/1/2022 04:58:58 pm
Thank you, Lynn.
Sue Clayton
22/1/2022 01:16:33 am
Second dates are always much easier. Give him a taste of home-cooking in a homely environment and that ring might just follow.
Jenny Logan
23/1/2022 12:14:39 pm
Thank you for the advice, Sue, I will let my character know! ;-) Comments are closed.
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