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Scarred For Life on date night

Walking hand in hand through the grocery store, my girlfriend Jane* and I shopped for ingredients for a romantic dinner for two.

It was June 2022, and we were excited when we stumbled across a fondue pot. Placing it in our trolley, we grabbed a chunk of provolone cheese and a loaf of crusty bread to dip into the cheesy goodness.

Back at home, I lit the small gas stove which sat under the fondue pot to start melting the cheese, then we got ready for our perfect night in.

Getting comfortable, we put on our matching pyjamas – silk shorts and tank

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