After that day, Ethan didn’t show up again.
Olivia was still worried.
く
She roped in our roommates and actually
started setting me up on dates.
Meanwhile…
Rumors of Ethan and Elaine started spreading
on the school forum.
They said Elaine had been harassed by some
thugs off campus and Ethan happened to be
passing by and saved her.
Elaine treated him to dinner as a thank you,
and in the following days, they participated in
various club activities together, their
childhood sweetheart feelings rapidly
rekindling.
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As for me, I went on several blind dates but
didn’t click with anyone.
Olivia pressed me on what I didn’t like about
them.
I couldn’t put my finger on it; it was just a
lack of spark.
After a few days of contemplation, Olivia
contacted a friend from out of state.
This friend had a good buddy named Caleb
Green, who would later become a star athlete
in national competitions.
Apparently, after my divorce, when I was
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living alone, he was my neighbor and often.
looked after me.
Olivia said she was abroad at the time, so she
wasn’t clear on the specifics of my
relationship with Caleb.
“His family isn’t wealthy, but if you truly like
him, I’ll definitely support you.”
I gave a noncommittal response.
Jock guys weren’t really my thing.
But when he actually appeared before me, I
was stunned.
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We met at a boba tea shop near campus.
He was 6’1“, wearing a tank top.
His exposed arms were muscular, his
