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Maybe it was my attitude that finally made
Jamie realize we were done.
He stopped calling.
But Lily was being so mysterious. She told me
to meet her, that she had a surprise for me.
She made me dress un and do my makaLIN
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She made me dress up and do my makeup.
I picked out a Ralph Lauren dress.
When I got there, I saw Lily waving.
And standing next to her was a guy.
“Mason Edwards!”
I hurried over and said hi.
I tried to ask Lily what was going on, how
Mason ended up here.
Mason was a senior in our department, and a
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He was handsome, smart, and rich.
Every girl wanted him.
But he was known for being cold and distant.
I didn’t know why he was here with Lily.
“Is this your boyfriend?”
I pulled Lily aside.
Lily looked serious.
“No, he’s your boyfriend.”
Me: ?
When she saw my confused face, Lily laughed
and explained.
“I told you I’d find you someone better. I
posted on social media, looking for guys who
were interested. I put your picture up. If they
were interested, they could contact me. And
then Mason hit me up.”
“And how did I get Mason’s number? Last
time we had a meeting, I asked him a
question, and we just added each other.”
“Ugh, that’s not the point. The point is, this is
your blind date. Work it, girl. I’m counting on
you.”
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Me: …
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Lily was a terrible wing woman!
No matter how much I glared at her, she just
ignored me.
She handed us two tickets to the amusement
park, waved at Mason, and ran off.
I was so embarrassed.
Mason seemed to sense my discomfort.
He handed me a bottle of water and said
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He handed me a bottle of water and said.
“Don’t stress. Just think of it as hanging out
with a friend. Have you been here before?”
He seemed so relaxed.
Just like his personality, he was easygoing
and kind.
I started to relax too.
I figured Mason had something to ask me.
That’s why he asked Lily to set us up.
Otherwise, he’d have girls lining up for him.
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He wouldn’t need a blind date.
I let loose.
I went on my favorite rides, waited for Mason
to make his move.
Mason was patient.
And he was thoughtful.
I liked the thrill rides.
But I was wearing a dress, which wasn’t ideal.
Mason took off his jacket and put it over my
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It made me think of the time Jamie and I
came to the amusement park.
When I wanted to go on those rides, he would
complain.
“Those are too dangerous!”
“You’re wearing a dress. You can’t do that!”
People are so different.
Just as I was thinking of Jamie, it was like I
heard him.
I turned around and saw Amy hanging off his
I turned around and saw Amy hanging off his
arm.
And then.
They looked right at me.
Me: …
