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only child,” I tried to sound chipper.
    “Such as,” he leads on.
    “Well, I don’t have to worry about sharing any of my belongings, and I have my own bathroom.” I smiled at him.
    “I could see that being a perk, since I shared with my sisters growing up.”
    Our food came, and we ate quietly only commenting on food related items. Thaddeus hated mushrooms and doesn’t like a lot of garlic. He thinks mustard should be the only thing on a hot dog, and milk is his choice of drink in the morning.
    I told him how much I hated mayonnaise and corndogs. I think I could drink cherry Kool-aid every day of my life, and I’ve never had a Starbucks coffee.
    “But the one thing I could live on: Lucky Charms cereal. I know that it’s childish, but it’s my go to when I’m hungry.” I looked at my plate realizing I had eaten almost all of my eggplant, and I pushed it away. I was stuffed to the gills.
    “Lucky Charms?”
    “I know, childish, but there is something about those colorful marshmallows that make everything tastes so good.” I waved my hand wishing I hadn’t said anything of it, but I did love them.
    The waiter came over to check on us and Thaddeus asked for the bill. After he paid for everything, we left.
    “Want to walk a little while?”
    I nodded. It was a lovely night. The moon was bright, and there was a light warm breeze. We strolled uptown trying not to bump into anyone else from the crowded sidewalk. As we continued I stopped at a window display of…shoes. I thought I might have to wipe the drool away from my face when I saw a striking pair of pink high heels with a lace overlay.
    “I need to run in here.” I rushed away from him and into the store. I asked the lady if I could see the shoes in the window in my size. She was very nice and brought me pair.
    I sat down on a chair as Thaddeus sat next to me. “Sorry,” I said sadly.
    “I have two sisters and a mother, trust me, I understand the shoe fetishes of women,” he smirked.
    I giggled.
    Did Thaddeus just make a joke?
    Did he smile?
    Those questions left my mind as I slipped on the shoes standing up in them and looking in the small mirror. I bite my lip smiling at the beautiful lace and pink color.
    “I’ll take them.” I placed them back in the box. I was putting my shoes on when I looked up and saw Thaddeus paying for my shoes. “Hey.” I jumped up going over to the counter. “I could have taken care of that.”
    “Thank you,” he told the clerk ignoring me while carrying my bag and walking out of the store.
    “Hey,” I said again. “I can pay for my own stuff, Thaddeus.”
    “I know,” was all he said strolling back to his car. He opened the door for me and put my bag in the trunk. Sad thing was I wanted to look at my shoes.
    We became quiet as he drove us back to Unit. I did have a good night. I learned a few things about Thaddeus, and he bought me a pair of shoes. That was the first thing my Matched got me, and it’s the one thing that I love the most.
    Pulling into my driveway, every light in the house was still on. It doesn’t surprise me. I’m sure Mom wanted to know every detail, and Dad wanted to make sure I’m okay.
    Thaddeus got my bag from the trunk first, and then opened my door. He walked me all the way up the stairs to the entrance.
    “I actually had a good time,” he said in a quiet tone.
    “I’m not sure if I should be offended by that.” I leaned in laughing, and he smirked again. “Thank you for my shoes.”
    “Oh, right, you’re welcome.” He handed me my bag, and our hands barely touched. “I’ll text you.” Thaddeus let go of the bag and headed back to his car.
    Oh my word, I had a first date.

Chapter 6
    The Matched Life
     
    I stared at my shoes.
    My Matched bought me these.
    I stayed up late thinking about my night. Thaddeus had fun, and I did too.
    I worked all day at the bank and it seemed to drag by. Thankfully, it finally ended and I clocked out. I had checked my phone several times