Jared planned to meet Eve the next day and ask her to go on a date. He looked for a quiet spot where they could talk things over. He went to great lengths to make sure that everyone felt welcome and relaxed, hoping that this would help ease the stress between them.
They met at a cute café outside of town. People knew the café for its peaceful yard, which had flowers in bloom and the sound of a stream nearby. Jared had set aside a quiet spot for them to talk without being bothered. He even got Eve her favorite flowers because he thought it would make their talk more pleasant.
Jared smiled at Eve when she walked in the door. "Hey Eve. How are you?"
Eve smiled back, though it seemed a bit forced. "I'm okay, Jared. How are you?"
Jared nodded. "I'm good. I thought we could use some time to
