Chapter 16

“Yes way,” he says. “I’m having lunch and tea with an artist. You might know her. Tender Lox. She just came out with this kid’s book about a monster taking a nap. It’s being recognized in the city. You might have it at Poe’s. She’s trying to hook me up with this guy this afternoon. She didn’t tell me his name because she didn’t want me to Google him and ruin the date. She says he’s adorable and sweet. Just a nice guy. She says we would be perfect together. I’m nervous about this. He’s probably out of my league. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been on a blind date.”

Wow!My mind is blown. Kaboom!What a coincidence. This is the upper hand in the world that controls two people who are supposed to collide. We are to tangle for good reason. Magical powers are at work thanks to Tender Lox. This happens casually, unexpectedly. This is serendipity at work. This is the Muses singing about us. This is Fate in action.

“You’re quiet,” he says. “Why?”