Sort of Dating, Actually: Lucky in Love

A spark I saw coming, one preservation project, and more than a little luck.

Reid Lawson, my best friend’s brother, is quiet, outdoorsy, and perfectly content. But when he agrees to be my fake date to a family wedding, the potential shines through.

I’m all color swatches and bold ideas; he’s more… neutrals and “let’s keep it simple.” Somewhere between working on a historical preservation and sharing coffee breaks, the project starts feeling less like work and more like something I look forward to.

And maybe it’s the Brownstone’s odd knack for lucky coincidences, but every time I’m here, I feel like we’re being nudged closer. With the whole neighborhood watching, I’m starting to wonder if I’m here to preserve a building, or am I building something else entirely?

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