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Erica:

I was at the mall early by 6:30 pm. I was too nervous to be around Lorenzo. He was ‘different’ and it felt uncomfortable.

As the evening Drew closer, I was stuck with him making a fuss over me. It stunned me how fast he flipped the switch from an angry fiance to a loving and doting one.

I was stuck in a near cringe position every time he was around me.

I was so happy that Javier asked me to go with him. I needed the change of company.

I walked to the restaurant but was reluctant to go inside. Going inside would imply that I wanted a meal and I didn't want him to…

“Hey."

I was startled and surprised to see Javier at the door of the restaurant. He had on a pair of blue jeans with a black turtle neck sweater.

His golden eyes seemed to light up the place and his smile made me feel uneasy.

"I was waiting for you inside. Why are you out here?”

I stumbled on my words and I felt stupid for a whole five seconds. I should have gone inside.

"I didn't think that we were going to meet insid