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The Dating Chronicles

The Stand

Jan had just experienced another lovely evening with Jacob,   This was their third date and she was enchanted. They were riding home in his car and Jan was silent as the music provided a soothing backdrop to her thoughts. 

She really liked him, and she was sure he liked her, but she sensed he was dating other women as well.  Her last “romance” had ended because the guy was dating someone else, and she felt she was being juggled.  She was determined not to be a part of a triangle again. 

She had been hesitant to ask because she didn’t want to appear too eager but she knew that before she got out of the car, she had to know, so she could be free to hope.  In her heart, she sensed the answer because this was their third date, and he had yet to ask her if she was seeing anyone, which was usually a telltale sign that he wanted to avoid being asked.

As they neared her street, her heart began to beat fast, as her words struggled to come out.  “Are you seeing anyone else?” she asked, trying to conceal her nervousness.  He looked at her, as if startled by the question, and took a deep breath.

He spoke slowly with his eyes focused outside the car.  “As a matter of fact, I am.  However, I hope you don’t have a problem with that, because I like you too.”  She nodded her head in acceptance but said nothing.

When they reached her door, she turned and faced him.  “As a matter of fact, I do.  I like you too, but I’m not looking for a casual encounter.  So, if you ever decide you’re interested in pursuing a monogamous relationship, call me.  But until then, good luck!”  As she got out of the car, he called after her, but she kept walking without looking back.  She was surprised at how good she felt about herself.

Two weeks later, Jacob called and left a short message on her voice mail.  “I’m interested.  Call me.” She took two days to return his call, and when she did, he stated he was ready to date her exclusively.   Two years later, they were married on a cruise ship in the Caribbean.

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