Chapter 9. Can You Believe It?

Scarlett laughed out loud. Dan continued, “Can you believe it? It’s my fifth Tinder date this month alone. I wouldn't say I like it, but I still can’t stop. I feel like I gotta keep trying my luck.”

Scarlett took a closer look. “Well, you never know, maybe you’ll have fun! Maybe she’ll turn out to be a good match for you. You gotta stay hopeful, right?”

Dan shook his head and sighed. “I’m not as optimistic as you.”

“Well, by the time you find the one, you’ll be so experienced. Things will go smoothly and fall into place.’ Scarlett laughed again.

Dan gazed at her lovely face, and a sudden sadness rose from the bottom of his heart. Would he ever be able to confess his love to Scarlett? Would he have to remain silent… forever?

Scarlett waved goodbye to Dan, who had to leave to go elsewhere. She noticed, too, that Bell and her Facebook beau had finished talking. Alright, great, they’re done. I can finally go, she thought to herself.

“So how did i