Chapter 37: It’s Not Always Rosy

After the delightful dinner with Samantha and her new boyfriend, I drove back home, feeling a warm glow from the evening’s events. The night was clear, and the roads were calm, allowing me to reflect on the wonderful connection between Samantha and Nelson. As I pulled into a gas station to refill my tank, I couldn’t help but smile, thinking about how happy Samantha seemed. While waiting for the tank to fill, I decided to call Jason to update him about the evening. Picking up my phone, I dialed his number, feeling a flutter of excitement as it rang. "Hey, Lily!" Jason’s voice was warm and welcoming. "Did you get home okay?" "Yeah, I did," I replied, relaxing into the cushions once I got home. "Did you get my text about having dinner with Samantha and her new boyfriend?" "I got it," he confirmed. "How did the date go?" "It went really well," I said, my excitement bubbling over. "Nelson is such a great guy. He’s into tech, which you’d probably find interesting. They seem really happy