Chapter 2

"Welcome to Timeless Coffee"

I was already an hour late. On purpose.

Lucas Gray was still eye-catching in the corner.

Crisp suit, lounging casually, his long fingers idly playing with the rim of his cup.

He didn't seem anxious or impatient at all.

In my past life, I was completely fooled by his handsome facade!

I never even questioned why someone with his qualities needed to go on blind dates.

"Lucas Gray, right? I'm Emma Carter."

Lucas looked up at me, his captivating eyes widening slightly.

Clearly, my current outfit surprised him. Probably didn't match Mrs. Johnson's description.

My tight leather jacket accentuated my curves, and sky-high heels brought me to nearly 5'9".

Fiery red wavy hair paired with blood-red lips and dramatic eyeliner.

I looked aggressively sexy - my own mother probably wouldn't recognize me.

Not exactly wife material now, huh?

"Miss Carter, hello."

Lucas stood to shake my hand.

In my past life, his polite demeanor had me head over heels.

This time, I was immune.

"Oh, hi." I sat across from him, speaking carelessly.

I ignored his outstretched hand, leaving him awkwardly frozen.

The following conversation was all initiated by Lucas.

Just like last time, every topic flowed naturally.

He never said anything to make me uncomfortable, while still managing to close the distance between us.

But I really didn't want to hear his bullshit anymore. It made me sick.

So I deliberately raised my voice, saying something I'd never have dared in my past life:

"Lucas, did you take a shit today? Was it solid or runny? What color? Yellow, or more brownish?"

Most people in the cafe had been subtly watching us - women eyeing Lucas, men looking at me.

My outburst left everyone's jaws on the floor.

Lucas seemed shocked by my crude words, too stunned to answer.

"I don't think you've shit yet. Your breath stinks so bad, I'd think you ate shit if I didn't know better. I can't stand it anymore, I'm leaving. Next time, remember to take a dump before coming on a date."

With that, I sashayed out of the cafe in my sky-high heels, swinging my hips dramatically.

Raucous laughter erupted behind me as I left.

Peeking back through the glass door, I saw several girls deleting photos they'd sneakily taken of Lucas.

Their fingers moved at lightning speed, as if their phones had been contaminated.

Another girl holding her phone, probably about to ask for Lucas's contact info, stood frozen in place...

Haha, I laughed inwardly. Lucas must be so embarrassed now!

But to my surprise, Lucas in the corner remained completely unruffled.

He didn't argue with the people laughing at him, and made no move to leave.

This guy's got some thick skin to still be sitting there!