Accepting
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Gia received devastating news seven months ago. She's been living through the motions, but not quite dealing with the emotional insecurity it has put her in. When a dry cleaning mishap occurs at her job and she meets a man that ignites the organ in her chest like never before, among other parts of her body, an out of character request for dinner results in something she never expected.
Through the course of one night, Gia discovers the depth and ache of her past actions and finds herself drawn inexplicably to the man that somehow has his own flaws, but can wear them with acceptance and reverence. She battles herself and the feelings the man has drawn out, because ultimately, she knows she has no type of future with this man.
But as the night wears on and the two exchange more and more about each other, Gia struggles with holding on to that resolve. Can this man convince her that they have something special? Or will he run when he finds out just what it is Gia is fretting over?
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