Page 14 of Love Undiscovered
“Thanks, Lex,” Kat smiles.
“You guys are exaggerating,” I say, trying to recall if there’s any truth in that part of what they are saying.
“I don't think we are,” Kat says.
“Me neither,” Lexie seconds.
“But, if we are, then you won’t mind making a little wager,” Kat says.
“What do you mean little wager?” I ask.
“You know, a wager, a challenge, a bet,” Kat says.
“Ooooh, I like it!” Lexie claps her hands.
“Come on.” I drag out the words and roll my eyes.
“I'm going to bet,” Kat says. “That you can't stick with the same guy for more than two weeks.”
“Of course I can do that, don't be ridiculous. I was with Alex for longer than that.”
“Only because he was gone the entire time and it was long-distance,” Lexie says.
“That doesn't matter, I could still do it.”
“Okay, that's too easy then. What about a month?”
“Piece of cake,” I say.
“Right, except that you have to go out on a date with them at least once a week for the whole month,” Kat clarifies.
“Oh, that’s good, Kat,” Lexie says.
“I can't do that,” I protest. “Not with my work schedule, you know that. My lab trials take precedence.”
Lexie begins to cluck like a chicken in response. I glare at the computer screen in return, hoping she realizes I’m giving her a dirty look.
Kat just stays silent. I hate it when she does that. She’s good with those uncomfortable silences that most people want to rush and fill with talking and noise. She’s the only one who can get me to start talking during them.
“Fine,” I cave. “I will find a guy to date for one month.”
“I have a better idea,” Kat continues. “Since Alex is such a great guy, and you want to set him up with your Yoga instructor, why don't you tell him you want to set him up, and then ask him to set you up with someone at the same time.”
“You’re the devil.” I narrow my eyes at her.
Kat stays silent and Lexie pretends to look at her nails.
“You want me to set Alex up with my Yoga instructor? Nobody likes blind dates,” I say.
“I love blind dates.” Lexie dances about in her seat as she says it.
“You also love presents and surprises,” I glare at Lexie’s image on the screen.
“Exactly!” Lexie says.
“Well?” Kat asks.
“So, just to confirm, you want me to set Alex up on a blind date? And then ask him to set me up on a blind date in return?” I ask.
