I did tell myself before I arrived that this would be a ‘no men’ trip.
But after all, this is ‘Beach of the Hearts,’ right?
And you never know who you might find. I’m definitely in no position to be looking for a relationship, but I wouldn’t say no to a date.
What the hell, right?
I open up my dating apps to see who is in this small little town with me.
Brad. 26. Blonde surfer guy with a goofy grin.
Sure, why not?
I mean, when in the land of surfer boys…might as well go on a date with one.
Match.
My eyes widen.
That was quick.
I message him and he responds immediately.
Amelia: Hey
Brad: lol hey hottie
Amelia: Are you on vacation or did you move here?
Brad: Extended vacation, you?
Amelia: Same, pretty much.
Brad: So…you want to meet up tonight?
Amelia: When and where?
Brad: Not sure. Any ideas?
I do a quick check of the restaurants around here and come back with a hit.
Amelia: Found a good one on the beach called Palmas en la Playa.
Brad: You’re on, what time?
Amelia: How’s seven?
Brad: Done.
I’m zoned into my phone when I hear a chuckle next to me, and I turn.
A man is blatantly looking over my shoulder and eaves-watching my dating app swiping.
“Are you just watching me over my shoulder and reading my conversation?”
The man smiles. A cocky grin crosses his face.
My heart slams in my chest as I realize something.