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.

he

Treat me well?

fairly well. While she was still deep in thought, Vivian had swiftly unearthed details about the car, sharing with Josie: This car hadn’t

a woman. The headline

short locks perfectly styled, sporting a playful smile. Beyond her confident air, she exuded a distinctive feminine allure, sliding into a waiting car

the man’s

the same one Dexter drove that day, even the license plate

months prior, she and

been significant since he wouldn’t just allow anyone to drive

a while, Vivian decided to call directly. Her Clusian was choppy, causing her to fumble her words. “Alice,” she queried, “are you facing

her feet touching the cold floor. “You’re reading too much into

“And who are ‘we’?”

“Him and me…”

a bed and have a

a brief chat, she mentioned her departure from Wavery the next day, adding, “By the way, I heard you

brow creased. Few were privy to her stay’in Wavery, much less to

at the cocktail party was mainly in