Blind Date with a Predator: The SOS from My Future

My family set me up on a blind date over the weekend, and my mouthy best friend, Chloe Lawson, insisted on tagging along to "vet" the guy for me.

The food had barely hit the table, and I hadn't even gotten a word in.

Chloe cleared her throat, pointed at the decent, mild-mannered man across from us, and curled her lip.

"If you want to marry our Maya, fine. But we want the full luxury engagement wish list: gold jewelry, a diamond ring, a new iPhone, and a luxury SUV. Plus two Costco Executive Memberships."