Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie walked in, wearing a uniform several sizes too big for her.

“Hold on there!” the guard demanded, surprised to see delivery food at such a lavish event.

“Delivery,” Josie announced, her voice barely audible through her mask.

“Hand it over,” the guard said, glancing at the receipt on the paper bag without looking inside.

Josie’s heart was pounding so hard that she thought it would burst out of her chest. She had written Arnold’s name as the buyer when she ordered the delivery food.

She knew that Arnold would definitely attend Summer’s birthday party.

The guard dialed the phone number written on the receipt.

Josie’s heart was in her throat as she clutched her phone. She was ready to make a break for it if the guard didn’t let her in.

The guard eyed Josie suspiciously as the phone rang.

After a moment, Arnold answered the call. The guard’s tone changed to one of polite deference as he said, “Mr. Carter, there’s a delivery for you. I’d like to confirm with you if it is yours.”

shut and inhaled deeply.

sure,” the guard responded, hanging up the

the guard’s response. “Why

“He’ll be here shortly.

enough, Arnold was

He was dressed casually, in a youthful style. He wore a sweater and jeans, and he also had a chain around

walked towards Josie and circled around her, his eyes twinkling with amusement as he sized

Arnold asked with a smirk. “Pass it here.”

held onto his index finger with a firm grip.

broke into a wide grin, which looked especially bright under

the guard, She’ll be coming in with me

guard nodded Alright, Mr.

as

def she followed Arnold closely As soon as she was our of the quand’s sight,

of the delivery man’s

farm

sure have some impressive tricks up your sleeve,” he said amusedly, raising an

the container of fruits. Without a second thought, he picked up his fork and ate