Erica:

I was at the mall early by 6:30 pm. I was too nervous to be around Lorenzo. He was ‘different’ and it felt uncomfortable.

As the evening Drew closer, I was stuck with him making a fuss over me. It stunned me how fast he flipped the switch from an angry fiance to a loving and doting one.

I was stuck in a near cringe position every time he was around me.

I was so happy that Javier asked me to go with him. I needed the change of company.

I walked to the restaurant but was reluctant to go inside. Going inside would imply that I wanted a...