Miami
Michael was a successful CPA in New York, but his marriage was falling apart. He had been married to his college sweetheart for 15 years, but they had grown apart over time. They had different interests, different goals, and different personalities. They tried counseling, but it didn’t help. They decided to get a divorce, and Michael felt like his life was over.
He wanted a fresh start, so he quit his job and moved to Miami Beach. He hoped to find a new career, a new home, and a new love. He joined several online dating sites, but he was disappointed by the results. He found that most of the women he met were either too young, too old, too shallow, or too fake. He felt like he had nothing in common with them, and he couldn’t connect with them on a deeper level.
He decided to try a different approach, and he signed up for a local matchmaker service. He filled out a detailed profile, took a personality test, and paid a hefty fee. The matchmaker promised to find him compatible matches based on his preferences and criteria. He also attended a few speed dating events organized by the service, hoping to meet someone special.
He met several women through the matchmaker and the speed dating events, but none of them sparked his interest. He felt like he was wasting his time and money. He was about to give up on the service, when he received an email from the matchmaker. She said she had found him a perfect match, and she wanted him to meet her as soon as possible.
He agreed to meet her at a coffee shop near his apartment. He arrived early, and he waited nervously for his date. He wondered what she would look like, what she would say, and what she would think of him. He hoped she would be the one.
He saw her walk in the door, and he felt his heart skip a beat. She was beautiful, with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a dazzling smile. She wore a simple white dress that accentuated her curves. She looked around the coffee shop, and she spotted him. She walked towards him with confidence and grace.
She introduced herself as Lisa, and she shook his hand warmly. She said she was a lawyer who specialized in family law. She said she had moved to Miami from Chicago a year ago, after her husband had passed away in a car accident. She said she had been lonely and sad for a long time, but she was ready to move on with her life.
They sat down at a table, and they ordered their drinks. They started talking, and they found out they had a lot in common. They both loved books, movies, music, and travel. They both had a good sense of humor, and they made each other laugh. They both had been through difficult times in their lives, and they understood each other’s pain.
They felt an instant connection, and they couldn’t take their eyes off each other. They talked for hours, and they didn’t want the date to end. They exchanged phone numbers, and they agreed to see each other again soon.
Michael felt happy for the first time in a long time. He felt like he had found his soulmate. He thanked the matchmaker for finding him Lisa, and he couldn’t wait to see her again.
He walked out of the coffee shop with a smile on his face, feeling hopeful about his new life in Miami Beach.