It was adorable, really it was, but it also made her wonder where she went wrong. This wasn’t the only date she’d messed up, of course. And it wasn’t the only mismatched couple who’d found happiness despite going against her well-established formulas.
Morgan was thankful she’d thought to make post-date interviews a thing before everything got messed up. That way she could gain some insight into why things went the ways they did.
She scribbled in her notebook—the one that held all of her secrets.
“Okay, just one last question, and we can wrap this up.” Morgan looked up at the happy couple. “Would you use the Date Maker service again?”
“Absolutely not,” Harmony answered. Dominick smiled and nodded enthusiastically beside her.
“But… I thought you two were happy?”
They laughed, and this time Dominick answered. “We are. Which is why we don’t plan to use it again.”
“We don’t need it anymore,” Harmony added.
Morgan took a deep breath and set her pen down on top of the notebook. She looked at Harmony with question in her eyes. “What I mean is would you use me again if something were to…” She bit her bottom lip.
“You mean if we broke up?” Dominick guessed and glanced over at Harmony before speaking again. “Shouldn’t you be happy we’re satisfied customers? Isn’t that the whole purpose behind the Date Maker?”
“But you weren’t supposed to be together!” Morgan argued. “You’ve literally been dating for two weeks. It doesn’t make sense.”
Harmony shrugged. “Maybe it doesn’t have to make sense. Maybe it’s okay to let these things happen.”
Let these things happen? Didn’t Harmony and Dominick realize it would never have happened if it weren’t for her? Everything might have gone off-course, but this was most definitely her doing.
Morgan shook her head and took a deep breath.
It wasn’t like her to get to upset with people. Things had been completely upside-down ever since her run-in with Declan. She’d been avoiding him for weeks, but wasn’t sure how much longer she could hide in the back of the coffee shop, or ignore his texts—because yes, somehow he’d gotten her number.
She smiled and looked at the happy couple. “So, does this mean you’ve found your soulmate?”
The question was ridiculous, she knew that, and two sets of wide-eyes confirmed her suspicions. Dominick made a choking sound.
Harmony’s eyes went back-and-forth before settling on Morgan. “We’ve been dating for two weeks. I think it’s a little early to think something like that.”
“But,” Dominick added, able to breathe once again. “We’re happy, and we’re still enjoying getting to know each other.”
The two looked at each other, as if in sync, when he’d finished speaking. After gazing into each other’s eyes for an uncomfortable amount of time, Harmony turned to face Morgan. “If you have more questions, ask me during our next shift together. Dominick and I are off to First Friday.”
It was a monthly event held downtown. The city closed down the streets and all kinds of venders set up pop-up tents in hopes of selling their wares. It was a perfect time to walk around and enjoy someone else’s company. Morgan had already considered using it for some of her dates but was waiting for the right couple.
Morgan nodded and watched as the two walked off—hand-in-hand. Maybe this was the right couple for that fate.
She pulled out her files, and looked at the next couple she was scheduled to interview. It was another mixed-up match—one of many. She sighed as she went to meet them.
It was going to be a long week.
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The dates aren’t over yet! See what happens next in The Grudge Match!
Lacey wants to find love, so it should be a good thing she's friends with the Date Maker, right?
But knowing the matchmaker isn't all it's cracked up to be. When Morgan mixes up all of her dates, she knowingly asks Lacey to go on a bad date just to help her save face.
Will Lacey find her happily ever with someone she was never supposed to be with? Or is she doomed to another missed connection?
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Acknowledgments
Always God first. None of this would be possible without Him.
And my husband and children who are SO incredibly encouraging as I continue to pursue this dream.
A and J. Y’all have been so patient as I’ve gone over different ideas for this series. Thanks for ripping my stories part so they can be so much better!
And all the readers who make this possible. I’m living the dream. Thank you!
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Also by Kayla Tirrell
River Valley Lost & Found:
All The Things We Lost
All The Things We Found
All The Things We Were
Disastrous Dates:
The Date Maker
Meet Your Match
The Grudge Match
Mountain Creek Drive:
Chasing Love
Collection of Sweet Shorts:
Home For Christmas (Free!)
The Art of Taking Chances (Free!)
Children’s Chapter Book:
Help! My Parents Are Zombies!
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