Chapter 1: Dinner and a Surprise Paul and Lara had been talking for weeks, ever since they first matched on the dating app. Now, they had finally made plans to meet in person, and they both knew they were eager and a little bit nervous. They had agreed to meet at the Black Olive, a cozy little Italian restaurant in Vancouver, BC. Paul arrived first, and he was already seated at a table when Lara walked in. His breath caught in his throat when he first saw her – she was even more beautiful in person than she had been in her pictures. She wore a simple black dress that showed off her curves, and she had a hint of a mysterious smile [...]