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“We only need one to be amazing,” I remind her. “When you think of it like that, it seems that much more doable.”
“But is it likely that there will be three amazing men there for all of us?”
The look she gives me tells me that not only does she not think it’s likely, but she’d be willing to put a million-dollar bet on the fact that all the guys will be losers. And I’m not delusional enough to take the bet either.
“You never know. Plus, it will be fun.” There’s a slight doubt in my mind that it will be fun, but this is not the time to express that sentiment. I cross my fingers and send up a quick prayer that three amazing men will be there to sweep us off of our feet.
“If I say yes, how much time do I have to get ready?”
“An hour.” I bite down on my lower lip and offer her a sheepish smile. It’s not a lot of time, but even I didn’t plan on attending until about twenty-five minutes ago. “If we get ready now, then we should be able to make it.”
“You like to fly with the wind, huh, Rosie?” Izzy stares at me thoughtfully before jumping up from the couch. “I suppose if we’re doing this, I should have a shower. You sure Lucia is going to join?”
“No, but I’ll call her now. I think she’s at Mama’s Kitchen, finishing up her shift.” I grab my phone and call her, putting it on speakerphone as it rings. “Let’s ask her right now.”
“She’s totally going to say no.” Izzy grabs her Diet Coke and takes a long swig. “Lucia hates speed dating, and she knows Dalton will tease her if he sees her going on dates.”
“Hopefully, he and Sage will go on a picnic with Toby or something.”
“Hello?” Lucia sounds breathless as she answers the phone. “What’s up, Rosie?”
“Where are you?” I ask her as Izzy and I grin at each other.
“I’m in the car on the way home. Why?”
“Izzy and I had a question for you …”
“You want to get pizza tonight?”
“No.” I can’t help but laugh. “At least not right now. Maybe after.”
“After what?”
“After we all go—”
“Oh, does Sage want us to go and look at bridesmaid dresses tonight?” Lucia cuts me off eagerly. “That will be fun. I really hope she doesn’t go for green or purple. Those are not my colors. Do you think you could convince her to—”
“It has nothing to do with Sage. She hasn’t mentioned looking at bridesmaid dresses yet.”
“So, what is it then?”
“Want to go to the speed dating event at Mama’s tonight? The coordinator, Becky, said we could all attend for free.”
“Of course she would say that. She’d love to have hotties like us taking part.” Lucia doesn’t sound as impressed as I hoped she would, and I try to think of another way to persuade her to join Izzy and me.
“Izzy and I are going to go dancing after the event if we don’t meet amazing guys,” I add on quickly while also stifling a yawn. I know Lucia loves dancing, so I hope that entices her. “So, what do you think?”
“I think you sound exhausted, and I think speed dating sounds like a train wreck waiting to happen, but I love to watch a good train wreck, and I also love dancing, so I’m in.” She pauses and then whispers in a fake gravelly voice, “And you will pay if tonight sucks, Rosie.”
“Okay. I don’t have much money, but you can have twenty dollars.” I laugh loudly. “I will pay in ice cream and cookies. Tonight is going to be epic. See you soon.” I hang up the phone and just sit there for a few moments, gathering my thoughts.
I don’t really expect to meet any great guys, but I am excited to hang out with my friends. It’s also true that I don’t want to be single for the rest of my life, so maybe the night will also bring me my greatest wish. A man who will truly love me and support me. Who is also good in bed. Because all the love in the world can’t make up for a man who can’t make me orgasm.
“Lucia’s in,” I tell Izzy as I finally get up and head to my bedroom to find an outfit for the night.
I want to stand out as a bombshell in the room. I want all eyes on me. Even the men who aren’t a part of the event. Tonight, I want to feel like Cinderella at the ball. I only hope my Prince Charming will also be there.
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