Caroline hadn’t expected to meet anyone at her friend’s dinner party. But halfway through the evening, she found herself talking to a man named Peter. He was divorced, had two grown children, and had recently moved back to the city. When the other guests began leaving, neither seemed particularly eager to end the conversation. “I’ve …
“You had lunch with Melissa?” Caroline asked. “Yes.” “Your ex-girlfriend?” “Yes. We get together every few months.” “We’ve been dating for five months. I didn’t realize you still saw her.” “We’ve stayed friends.” “After six years together?” “We broke up three years ago, Caroline.” “I know. I’m not accusing you of anything. I’m just surprised …
Michael put his wineglass down. “I want to ask you something.” Laura looked at him. “What?” “What do you think about living together?” She stared at him for a moment. “Are you serious?” “Very.” A smile spread across her face. “You’ve been thinking about this?” “For months.” “Months?” “I figured ten days together in Italy …
“Friday?” “I can’t Friday.” “Saturday?” “Saturday works.” “Great.” They settled on a restaurant. A moment later, Michael said, “What are you doing Friday?” Claire smiled. “I have plans.” “What kind of plans?” “Why do you ask?” “Just curious.” “Are you seeing anyone else?” Claire looked at him, but didn’t answer. Michael waited. “You’re not going …
Laura had been seeing Daniel for almost two months when he called her Sunday evening. They had gone to dinner Friday night. Afterward, they went back to her house and opened a bottle of wine. “Hi,” she said. “Hi. Do you have a minute?” He sounded more serious than usual. “Sure.” “I don’t think we …
Claire’s phone rang at the time she had scheduled. JOEY: Hi, Claire. I’m Joey, an AI matchmaker. I’ll ask you some questions about yourself and the kind of man you’d like to meet, then I’ll look for someone I think could be a good match. CLAIRE: Sounds good. JOEY: What kind of relationship are you …
From: Michael To: Claire Subject: Matched last night Claire, You’re a beautiful woman. I’m 62, divorced, with two grown children, and I develop commercial real estate. I liked your smile, but I have to admit it was your eyes that made me write. There’s something very warm about them. I’d like to know more about …
“You know what’s funny?” Laura looked up. “What?” “I was more nervous tonight than I expected.” She laughed. “You hide it well.” “Years of board meetings.” “Does dating make you more nervous than presenting to a room full of executives?” “Much.” “Really?” “Nobody’s ever called three days later to say they didn’t feel a connection …
Robert suggested the weekend over dinner. “How about getting out of town for a couple of nights?” Margaret looked up. “Just the two of us?” He smiled. “I wasn’t planning to invite anyone else.” She laughed. “You’ve thought about this.” “I have.” “What made you decide now?” “These client projects are killing me. You’re pulling …
The takeout containers were open on the kitchen island. Claire was still in the clothes she’d worn to the office, her heels by the front door. David set chopsticks on the counter while she poured two glasses of wine. “My sister called today,” Claire said, handing him a glass. “She’s making Thanksgiving plans.” David smiled. …