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.
As the waitress left, we started chatting. Jake was easy to talk to, and I felt my initial nervousness melt away.
“So, Nathan tells me you’re a neurologist,” he said, looking genuinely interested.
“That must be a challenging job.”
“It is,” I nodded. “But I love it. What about you?
What do you do?”
“I’m a graphic designer,” Jake replied. “I work freelance, so my schedule is pretty flexible. It’s a lot of fun, especially when I get to work on creative projects.”
Our drinks arrived, and we ordered appetizers — stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta.
As we nibbled on the delicious food, we continued to talk about our lives, hobbies, and interests.
“I love hiking and photography,” Jake said, taking a sip of his wine. “There’s something about being in nature that’s so refreshing.”
“I’ve always wanted to get into photography,” I said. “But I never seem to find the time.
Maybe you could give me some tips?”
“I’d love to,” Jake said with a smile. “It’s all about finding the right light and angle.”
As the evening went on, I found myself more and more charmed by Jake. He was kind, funny, and easy to talk to.
We laughed a lot, and it felt like I had known him for much longer than just one evening.
As we moved on to our main course, Jake looked at me with a smile.
“So, Addison, how about we ask each other some more personal questions to break the ice further?”
“Sure, that sounds good,” I said. “What do you want to know?”
Jake leaned in slightly. “How about your one-to-five-year plan?
What are your goals?”
I took a moment to think. “Well, I hope to advance in my career as a neurologist,” I began.
“Maybe get promoted to a senior position. I also want to decorate my apartment; it feels too plain right now,” I continued.
“I’ve been thinking about getting a pet, maybe a cat or a small dog. And I’d love to travel more, see new places, and experience different cultures. Oh, and I want to expand my bookshelf with my favorite novels.
I love reading!”
“That sounds wonderful. You have a lot of exciting plans!” he grinned.
“What about you?” I asked, curious to hear about his future plans.
“I want to grow my freelance business,” Jake said. “Maybe open my own studio one day.
I also love traveling, so I’d like to visit more countries. And, believe it or not, I’ve been thinking about getting a pet too. A dog, probably.”
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