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.”

eyes shut and inhaled

sure,” the guard responded, hanging up

she waited for the guard’s response. “Why would I

was surprised when the guard nodded at her. “He’ll be here shortly.

enough, Arnold

the crowd. He was dressed casually, in a youthful style. He wore a sweater and jeans, and he

as he sized her up Josie kept her head down, her

with a smirk. “Pass it here.”

his index finger with a firm grip.

a wide grin, which looked especially bright under the

She’ll be coming

Alright, Mr.

as

As soon as she was our of the quand’s sight,

the delivery man’s

farm

her mask. “Ms. Delivery Lady, you sure have some impressive tricks

Arnold opening the paper bag and taking out the container of fruits. Without a second thought, he picked up his fork and ate the fruits.