Chapter 38:Unexpected Blossoming

After another 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. At home, 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, settling into my favorite spot on the couch. "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 together." Jason chuckled.