[ WP ] You 're on a first date and its going very well until you make a huge mistake . You somehow get a sign from future you telling you that this person is `` the one '' . Do n't screw it up .

Opera singing in the background, pasta dishes, a bottle of wine and a beautiful girl sitting across from me, her name is Jessica. The evening is going splendid as we wine, dine and talk about everything and nothing at all. It's as if we're old friends, although we've only just met. 
 
 It's going smooth sailing until she excuses herself to go to the bath room. In walks my ex-girlfriend, Kelly. 
 
 `` Hi, there Alex. Long time no see.'' she smirked and gave me a bit of a wink. 
 
 A part of me for that second loved her all over again. 
 
 `` It's good to see you Kelly.'' As I stood up and hugged her. Now here was my mistake, I did n't let go right away. Instead of giving her a friendly polite etiquette hug, I gave her the intimate holding those extra moments that say I love you type hug. As I held her so close to me I saw Jessica leaving the woman's room and looking at me inquisitively. I let go of my embrace and smiled at Jessica as she started to walk over as Kelly turned around to face her and both of them began to size each other up. 
 
 `` Hi, my name's Jessica. `` as she extended her hand for a handshake. 
 
 `` Hey, Jessica my name's Kelly. Me and Alex used to date.'' As she squeezed my arm and gave me a smile. `` I actually was just going to sit at the bar by myself until I saw Alex over here. Do you mind if I join you?''. 
 
 I will never forget this moment for the rest of my life. It felt like those few moments lasted an eternity. They both looked at me waiting for the answer. It was in that moment I overheard over the din of conversations and clattering of plates an older man's voice excitedly say 
 
 `` Follow your heart.'' 
 
 In that moment I knew what to do. 
 
 `` Not this time. I'm sorry Kelly this is our first date. It was really nice to see you.'' Kelly's face dropped for an instant but then quickly recovered and smiled it off. 
 
 `` Ok, that's no problem at all. It was nice to see you again Alex and nice to meet you Jessica.'' Kelly wasted no time in making an exit. 
 
 Me and Jessica shared a smile and continued on to what all our friends refer to as the perfect first date. 
 
 That was the first in a series of many moments in which we loved each other deeply. We spent countless eons enjoying the cosmos together until she decided her time was done and she ended her life. The thing was I was n't ready for to yet. Countless years and numerous lovers had not dimmed the grieving in my heart. I wanted to see her one last time. 
 
 I knew the dangers of time travel. I knew I might never come back. I might poof myself out of existence. I got the appropriate attire and back in time I went. 
 
 I showed up 5 minutes before I was to arrive and took a seat where I would be facing her. I watched as my past self shared awkward pleasantries over the opera singing and clatter of plates. How he thought he was so smooth and charming. Not noticing that although she laughed with him, some of the times were at his naive attempts to woo her. I smiled at seeing her smile once more for the memory of a smile does not do it justice. I watched as the evening proceeded until she stepped out to the bathroom. 
 
 I saw on my past self's face that look of indecision right as she asked to join them on their date. 
 
 `` Follow your heart'' I exclaimed. I smiled in joy remembering the good years that were his to come and mine to have already been.
