My Date Ordered a $150 Lobster Dinner on Our First Date and Then Refused to Pay – Moments Later, Karma Struck Her Right There in Front of Me

“Yeah, she did. I actually thought it might be a good night at first.”

Erin handed me a bowl, loaded with chocolate and chopped strawberries.

“You say that like there’s a ‘but’ the size of Texas coming.”

I grinned and told her about the date.

Erin’s eyes narrowed. “You didn’t pay for her, did you?”

“Nope.” I took a spoonful of ice cream, feeling the chill and relief at the same time. “But the waitress called her out. Apparently, Chloe pulls this stunt all the time.”

“You didn’t pay for her, did you?”

“Wait, really? She’s a serial lobster grifter?”

I snorted. “Something like that. Her card even declined. I’ve never been so grateful for an awkward silence.”

Erin shook her head, then nudged my arm. “I’m proud of you, Ev. You finally learned how to fix yourself first.”

I smiled. “It’s weird. For the first time in a long time, I feel… respected. By me, at least.”