I Hooked Up With a Woman I Met at Walmart—Then I Woke Up With This on My Face

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# I Hooked Up With a Woman I Met at Walmart—Then I Woke Up With This on My Face

I never thought Walmart would be the place where a random decision would turn into a story I’d be telling for the rest of my life.

But that’s the funny thing about life—it doesn’t announce the moments that are about to change you. Sometimes, they happen between the frozen food aisle and the self-checkout.

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## It Started Like Any Other Ordinary Night

It was late. I had just gotten off work, exhausted and running on autopilot. I stopped by Walmart for the usual—snacks, toothpaste, something frozen I’d regret later.

That’s when I noticed her.

She wasn’t dressed flashy. No dramatic entrance. Just a casual smile, standing a little too close as we both reached for the same item. We laughed. We talked. The conversation flowed with surprising ease—the kind that feels effortless, like you’ve known someone longer than you actually have.

One thing led to another.

A shared joke.
A lingering look.
An impulsive decision.

We exchanged numbers. She suggested hanging out. I said yes without thinking too hard about it.

That was my first mistake.
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