I had spent days planning the evening. I chose a small bistro on a quiet street, somewhere with warm lighting, soft jazz, and enough space between tables to have a conversation without raising our voices.
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Claire and I had met a few weeks earlier, and I wanted to get to know her better. Dinner seemed like the perfect opportunity.
When she arrived, she smiled, sat down across from me, and immediately put me at ease. Within minutes, the nervous opening conversation gave way
to something much more natural.
We talked about work, travel, and embarrassing childhood memories. We laughed over stories that probably wouldn’t have been funny to anyone else. For once, I didn’t feel the urge to check my phone.
By the time we shared a chocolate dessert and ordered coffee, I was already hoping there would be a second date. ShopCandy Gifts
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The waitress brought the check in a small leather folder and placed it between us.
I reached for my wallet
