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.
What happened next changed everything… continues on the next page.
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