Jack & Diane: A Short Story

He wants a future with her. She wants a life without scandal. Diane, a dedicated elementary schoolteacher, thought she knew what her future held. But when Jack, her charming and successful chef boyfriend, presents her with a perfectly cooked rack of lamb – her absolute favorite – and a heartfelt proposal, a shadow falls across the romantic scene. His past, a scandal involving a pastor's wife, lingers like a bitter aftertaste. Can Diane truly say "yes" to a man whose delicious present can't quite erase the whispers of yesterday? This tantalizing glimpse into their lives hints at a deeper story waiting to be uncovered.