The Date I Chose

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ed around a warm mug, her gaze soft as she watched the raindrops dance on the glass. Across

said, nudging her f

ed, meeting his eyes. "We're getting marr

ble to squeeze her hand. "I believe

r behind her ear. "You used to say you

said. "We're exactly

senior project leads in her company. Drew had just launched his startup with backing from a local inves

e stories, not everythi

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lors and table arrangements. He smiled and nod

s been, he thought. She's.

g in lately. Not with her-never with her-but wi

re just nervous. Cold feet. Eve

eep the vows traditional?

should write yours," he teased.

cry first,

ade his chest tighten. She was all in. All hear

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staring at a framed photo-college graduation. She in her white dress, Drew

she said, as Drew w

eplied, kissing her cheek b

d shut, Liza touch

y, haven't we?" she w

Distant. But she chalked it up to wedding stress. After all, he always came

at someone so loyal c

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closed his eyes. He wanted to be the man

eep inside, a v

you're no

fe is too perfec

He hated that he was

hat soon, a single momen

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