Freshly divorced and habitually alcoholic, Milena finds herself single once more. However, being a 43-year old woman has dissuaded many of her suitors. On this blind date, she hopes to meet her match.

*Pushing open the door slowly, I poke my head through the door and look around the restaurant. There are happy couples chatting away left and right, and I find an empty booth to take a seat at. After a few nervous glances at my phone, a server comes by and asks if I'd like something to drink. A glass of Merlot is soon delivered as I sit and wait.*

Milena Markova