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Not that she was trying to settle for second best but she was sure that if he looked amazing on his profile that he probably didn’t look so great in real life. Well, this was a theory she was going on anyway.
     
    Matthew Bren
    34 years old
    Dark brown hair
    Dark brown eyes
    Likes the beach, good food and great conversation. Loves animals.
     
    Melissa sent him a request and then waited patiently at her computer for something to happen. When her phone rang she jumped, and half expected it to be Matthew even though he obviously didn’t have her number.
                  “Hello?”
                  “It’s me. So, it’s day one… any news to share?”
                  “Well as a matter of fact I am trying my hand at internet dating. After some thorough searching I found a man and now I’m just waiting for him to reply. I’m literally staring at my computer screen.”
                  “You tried one man and now you’re sitting back and waiting?”
                  “Uh… yes.”
                  “Melissa! You shouldn’t just assume that one man is going to be the right one. Try at least ten. Or five if that freaks you out.”
                  “Five! But it feels like I’m cheating on Matthew if I do that.”
                  “You don’t even know Matthew.”
                  “Well I won’t if he finds out I’ve been contacting other men. Also he says he loves animals. He put that in his bio which means it must be true. And anyone who loves animals is worth the wait in my opinion. Because if you don’t accept me and my two dogs than I’ll show you the door. Wait… he replied.”
                  “Seriously?”
                  “Don’t act so surprised. Hang on, let me see what he says. Oooh. Hi Melissa. Thank you for contacting me. I would love to meet you tonight. Name the time and place and I’ll be there. Matthew. HA! I told you so. He’s the one. Day one and I’ve found my man!”
                  “Or you’ve found some weirdo who’s actually a teenage boy. I cannot wait to hear the outcome of this one. Can I come with?”
                  “Not a chance. But I will phone you when I get home, no matter what time it is.”
                  “Deal! Now I’ll get off the phone so that you can do your customary dance of joy.”
                  “Oh you know me so well.” And Melissa did just that the moment she hung up the phone.
     
    ***
     
    Melissa was early when she arrived at the café. She wanted to make sure that she arrived before them in order to avoid the awkward moment of walking to the table alone. She had chosen a café which stayed open until late and offered an easy atmosphere to talk in. she toyed with the idea of a pub but was worried it would give off the wrong impression or cause them too much from nervousness and do something that they regret. When Matthew walked in she breathed a sigh of relief. He looked exactly like the photo that he had put up and when she got up to shake his hand she was even more pleased that he came in for a kiss on the cheek. “You’re prettier than your profile. That’s unusual.” He said and she laughed.
                  “I contemplated putting up something fake but I simply couldn’t deal with the look of disappointment that would’ve crossed your face the moment you saw me.”
                  “Well I’m not disappointed at all.”
     
    As it turned out, Matthew was quite the catch. He became better looking with each passing comment and the more relaxed he became the more he laughed. And the more he laughed the more his dimples deepened. He was an architecture and seemed to be doing quite well for himself. He lived alone and had never been married. He loved good food and trying new restaurants but also loved cooking at home. He had big