Margaret was set to meet Colin, a man she met online, but she lied about her age and feared his reaction. The day before their meeting, Margaret’s colleague Alice called for help with a car issue near a cemetery. Margaret agreed to help, understanding Alice’s struggle with her husband Nathan’s recent death. At the cemetery, Margaret noticed a familiar photo on a grave—Colin’s.

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“Hi, is everything still on for today?” Margaret messaged Colin. “Yes, of course, I’ll be there at eight!” he replied. Confused and scared, Margaret returned home to prepare for Colin’s arrival.

When Colin arrived, Margaret was shocked to see he didn’t match his photos. Colin confessed he used another man’s picture out of insecurity: “I created a profile with a photo of a handsome man because I thought no one would be interested in the real me.” Margaret admitted she lied about her age, fearing he wouldn’t want to meet her if he knew she was older.

“Age doesn’t matter to me, Margaret. You’re beautiful,” Colin reassured her. They both laughed at their mutual deception and decided to start fresh, sharing an honest and heartfelt dinner together.