As a single mum, I know how important it is to be careful when meeting new people with my son Luke. But when I met Jake, a teacher with a good heart, I thought I had found someone special.
The first time we met went well, and Luke quickly warmed up to Jake. We had lunches and went to the zoo together over a few weekends. Jake’s laugh and kindness made us both feel at ease.
When Jake asked us to the beach house where he grew up, I thought it would be a great chance for us to spend time together as a family. We were made to feel welcome by his parents, and the house was a lovely place to relax.
Things turned dark for us over the weekend when Luke found a strange box full of bones under Jake’s bed. With my heart beating fast, I grabbed Luke’s hand and ran out of the house.
I felt scared and wondered if I had put too much faith in Jake too quickly. Was he keeping something bad from you? I was feeling uneasy and couldn’t get rid of it.
I called the cops with shaking hands, and they quickly reassured me that the bones were fakes that were being used to teach. After feeling relieved, I quickly felt guilty for judging things too soon.
It dawned on me that my fears had been too strong. I called Jake and told him I was sorry for getting so angry. He got it, which surprised me, and we went back to the beach house.
It brought us closer together, and now we laugh when we think about it. Jake’s kindness and patience made me feel like I had found the right person.
I knew that sometimes it takes a leap of faith and getting past our darkest fears to be in love as we watched the sunset by the ocean.
How would you have acted if you were in my place?
