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What it's like to be found by love
#shortstories #story #love #WritcoStoryPrompt73
There is someone destined for us no matter how we avoid it. True love can come from the most unexpected places. Love is full of uncertainty, but one thing's for sure, you cannot find love, it finds you.

Claudia just turned 21 and was invited to a nightclub for her aunt's birthday. She wore her favorite silk red dress with gold sparkling heels and a cute tiny pocketbook to match. As she arrived at the club with her older sister and two cousins who reminded her of the evil stepsisters from Cinderella. She quickly noticed all eyes were on her, as she walked into the club. She avoided eye contact with anyone and reverted to her shy girl ways. Nervously biting down on her freshly done nails. All of sudden a hand reached out and grabbed her, by her arm dragging her through a crowd of people. A familiar voice screamed out this is my niece. Everyone come meet my niece. As her aunt pulls her in for a hug, she kiss her on her cheek. Everyone said aww she's so cute how old is she? Claudia replies with a slightly embarrassed look on her face 21. The bartender playfully hit her aunt with a towel on the shoulder, and said stop babying the girl. she is a growning woman. The bartender shook Claudia hand and said my name is Becky. There is a sit right over here at the bar come sit have a drink. What would you like ? Claudia said I'll have a ginger beer. Becky said bottle or glass? Claudia replies bottle. Becky said one bottle coming up, As she pop the bottle top off. She leaned in and whispered to Claudia, I noticed you felt a little uncomfortable, that's why I pulled you away, your aunt can be little to much. Don't get me wrong I love her though. Claudia smiled, and responded oh no it's fine, I'm used to it. Becky replied, I'll be right back just holler if you need anything. Claudia sat there sipping her ginger beer feeling lost in a crowded place. As Becky went off to served the other guest. Becky suddenly came back, and put another beer on the table for Claudia. Becky said, this beer is from that guy over there at the end of the table, and pointed him out. As this tall dark handsome Denzel Washington type stranger, waved at Claudia. She waved back slightly, as if to say thank you. Claudia sipped away on her beer avoiding any eye contact. When she was finished drinking, she noticed the tall dark stranger sat down beside her. He leaned towards her and whispered in...