Addison’s life revolves around her demanding job as a neurologist, leaving little time for romance. When her cheerful coworker Nathan sets her up on a blind date with a seemingly perfect guy named Jake, she finally feels a spark of hope. However, after Addison shares her three-year dating rule, her date abruptly leaves.
What went wrong?
I always thought my life would stay the same.
Day in and day out, the hospital consumed all my time.
My name is Addison, and I work as a neurologist. My days are filled with patients, charts, and endless rounds.
It’s a fulfilling job, but it leaves little room for anything else, especially dating.
One day, while grabbing a quick coffee in the break room, my coworker Nathan walked in with a bright smile on his face.
Nathan is always in a good mood, no matter how stressful the day gets.
“Hey, Addison,” Nathan said, leaning against the counter. “How do you feel about blind dates?”
I laughed, almost spilling my coffee.
“Blind dates? Nathan, you know my schedule. I barely have time to eat, let alone date.”
Nathan chuckled.
“I know, but hear me out. My friend Jake is a great guy. He’s kind, funny, and I think you two would hit it off.
What do you say?”
I paused, considering it. I hadn’t been on a date in ages, and the idea of meeting someone new was intriguing. Plus, Nathan seemed genuinely excited about it.
“Okay, then,” I said, smiling.
“You’ve convinced me. When’s this magical date happening?”
Nathan’s face lit up. “Really??
How about next Tuesday night? It’s the only evening that works for both of you!”
Next Tuesday. I mentally checked my calendar.
It was one of the rare nights I didn’t have a late shift or any other commitments.
“Next Tuesday works for me,” I said. “Let’s do it.”
Nathan grinned. “Great!
I’ll set it up and text you the details. You won’t regret this, Addison,” he said with a wink.
“We’ll see that,” I laughed and finished my coffee quickly.
As I walked back to my office, I felt both excited and nervous. It had been so long since I had gone on a date.
My life had become a routine of work and more work, with little time for anything else.
But maybe this was what I needed — a chance to step out of my comfort zone.
The rest of the day flew by in a blur of patient consultations and medical charts. But in the back of my mind, I kept thinking about the upcoming date. Maybe, just maybe, this blind date with Jake would be the start of something new.
On Tuesday night, I arrived at the quaint restaurant Nathan had suggested.
It was cozy, with dim lighting and a warm ambiance that immediately put me at ease.
As I walked in, I spotted a man sitting at a table near the window.
He looked up, smiled, and waved me over.
This must be Jake, I thought to myself.
“Addison?” he asked as I approached the table.
“Yes, and you must be Jake,” I replied with a smile.
We shook hands, and I took a seat. Almost immediately, the waitress came over to take our drink orders.
“I’ll have a glass of red wine, please,” I said.
“I’ll have the same,” Jake added.
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