I'LL TAKE MY CHANCES
e had expected, with chiseled features and an air of confidence that commanded attention. This was her third blind date in the last two mont
ink about marriage, which worried her friends. So, they had taken matters into her own hands, setting up blind dates
cal appearance and get straight to the poin
nly if his expectations weren't too demanding. Her mother's wish was to see her get mar
ease. "We've just met, right? He said, his warm tone disarming her. Jul
crinkling at the corners as he smiled. "
"I guess I am. My mother's desire is to see me
d. "I like y
ou think I'm the type that
Well my instinct says you're the type who has his life together. And my f
row. "Your friend s
apologetic. "She means well.
. "I think we both know our loved ones always want us to
between them. "Exactly! I mean, I love my mot
he feeling. So, tell me
I am a fash
as he smiled. "And I must say, Julia, you're quite impressive. A successful fa
emed to understand her situation. "Yeah, well, someon
on my own since my parents passed away, and it's not always easy.
k we do. And I must say, I'm su
d an eyebr
"You know, a nor
ind of... I don't know,
to say, I'm impressed by your honesty. Most people wouldn't admi
thought about it, there
both here for the
hink we both know what we're looking for. Someone to
e. "Exactly. And I think we both know that marriage i
I'm glad we're having this conversation. Julia, I think we both
. What do you think is the k
t question. I think communication i
I think it's important to ha
our thought
lways wanted a big fa
big family, and I've always wan
like we're really connecting, Max.
l like I've known you my whole life. And I h
been one of the best bli
y, I'm really glad that a friend of yours actu
pass that compliment to her.
on another date with me? Maybe somet
Max! What did y
ir balloon ride or a hike in the mounta
tedly "That sound
ick you up at 8
ike a plan
Ye
tonight. I rea
time,
s the most spontaneous
when I decided to quit my job and travel across
always wanted to travel more. What w
cenery. it was all just so breathtaking. An
it to my bucket list. And what's the cra
ne skydiving in the Tuscan countryside. It
'm a bit jealous, actually. I've
redible rush. And who knows, ma
led, "I'd
he most adventurous t
en I decided to start my own fashion label. It
eur at heart. And I have to say, your designs are stunning
ou, Max. That means a