The Matchmaker

by Catherine Walsh

“A headache girl.” I tsk. “You didn’t stand a chance. You should stay away from them in the future.” “You’re not a headache girl then?” “I’m a stomachache girl. Whole different vibe.”

“Being passionate about something doesn’t make you boring,” he says. “It makes you the complete opposite.”

You expect me to spend an evening with someone like that? I’m too pretty. I refuse.”

“Come on, Gem. It’s you.” And then, so quietly I almost miss it, “It’s always been you.”

And just because we’re related doesn’t mean I have to like him.”

but now I can’t have it, I desperately want it.