Rushed? It did seem a bit hasty, but wasn't that the very nature of a blind date? If things click, you're suddenly in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and the next step could be walking down the aisle.

Dorothy's fingers paused over her keyboard before typing a response.

Dorothy: [You better not go spreading that around. Kenneth's finally ready to take this step.] Karen: [I know, I know! I'm just whispering to you. I'd never say that to Kenneth.] What she truly feared was that her cousin would hastily pick someone to marry and end up unhappy. Whether they stuck it out or ended in divorce, neither outcome boded well.

After exchanging a few more messages with Karen about pregnancy tips, Dorothy tidied up her desk and stood up to head to the company cafeteria.

She had missed breakfast in the morning rush and needed to grab something substantial for lunch to avoid a trip to the ER by evening! Upon reaching the bustling cafeteria, Dorothy scanned the options, but her appetite was missing. She settled for a small plate of salad and a couple of mini sandwiches, finding a quiet corner to sit down.

The lunch crowd was in full swing, with colleagues gathered in small groups, mostly discussing work matters.

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