That Day When I Got Married to My Boss at the Blind Date

Josie was puzzled. By the time they arrived at the Olsen Residence, Claudia had already punctuated the conversation.

Later that evening, while relaxing in the bathtub, Josie received a message from Vivian: Looks like our dear Alice has quite the impressive background. I’m starting to feel a bit jealous. Remember how we struggled just to have a decent meal, and you never mentioned any of this!

Chuckling, Josie typed a reply: I didn’t mean to keep it from you, sorry.

Vivian, ever so quick to shift gears, then inquired: The car you were getting into, was there a man inside?

Her knack for guessing didn’t disappoint this time either. Reflecting on that moment, a spontaneous warmth spread over Josie’s cheeks, a feeling of openness she hadn’t anticipated.

Vivian pressed on: Yes or no?

Josie: Yes.

Vivian: Who was it, I wonder? That car, from what I’ve gathered, underwent customization. It’s a unique model in the entire world, must be quite the treasure, right?

At a glance, Dexter seemed unassuming. Yet, only a select few recognized that everything surrounding him was of unparalleled quality.

Josie chose not to reply.

Does he treat

Treat me well?

she was still deep in thought, Vivian had swiftly unearthed details about the car, sharing with Josie: This car hadn’t been spotted in Wavery for over half

that piece, the spotlight wasn’t on Dexter but rather on a woman. The headline boldly declared: Prominent Entrepreneur Juliette Witherspoon Rumored to Be Holidaying

captured her exiting a hotel, her short locks perfectly styled, sporting a playful smile. Beyond her confident

the

Dexter drove that day,

the math; six months prior,

significant since he wouldn’t just allow

while, Vivian decided to call directly. Her Clusian was choppy, causing her to fumble her

her feet touching the cold

“And who are ‘we’?”

“Him and me…”

bed and have

day, adding, “By the way, I heard you were

privy to her stay’in Wavery,

attendance at the cocktail party was mainly in anticipation