Running from the Wolf

by Laura Ann

  Lucy paused. How does he know exactly how I’m feeling? Is this a trick? Does he start every email like this just to get the woman’s attention?

  By now you’re probably wondering if what I’m

  Saying is all to get your attention. But I hope

  I can convince you that is not the case. I signed

  Up on this website because I am new to the area

  And have been struggling to meet anyone. And

  In all truth, you’re the first woman I have

  Contacted. You sounded nice, kind and above all,

  Normal. I’m hoping you’re in a similar boat to me.

  Just a normal person, looking for another normal

  Person. If that is indeed you, I’d love to email

  And get to know you. Let me know your thoughts.

  M.K.

  Lucy sat back in her chair. She tilted her head to the side and narrowed her eyes at the screen. “Color me intrigued,” she whispered at the computer screen. She hesitated as she moved to put her fingers over the keyboard, still unsure if this guy was for real or not. Only one way to find out. With a deep breath, she pushed the reply button.

  Dear M.K.,

  Thank you for your email. I’ll admit your words

  Intrigued me. I like to believe I’m just a

  Normal girl looking for a normal guy,

  But sometimes it feels harder than it should,

  which is how I ended up on this site. A

  Colleague friend suggested it and here I am.

  I’m willing to email back and forth to get

  To know each other. I’m not someone who

  Wants to jump straight into meeting in person. If

  You feel you can work with a slow pace,

  Then let me know. Thanks again for emailing

  Me. I hope to get to know you.

  L.G.

  After pushing send, Lucy let out the breath she was holding. “There,” she murmured to herself. “Guess we’ll see what that brings.”

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