My Boyfriend Went on a Blind Date Behind My Back After Passing the Exam

Keira wasted no time jumping into the fray.

Her mouth was like a runaway train, spewing out insults and accusations.

"After all these years of playing house with my son, now that he finally has a shot at a real future, you want to break up and even demand your money back?" she spat. "Let me make this clear: I pushed Grant into this blind date because you two are on different levels now. You're not going to share the same path anymore.

"Let's not kid ourselves; you only supported Grant financially because you were terrified he'd run off and you wouldn't find anyone better. You thought throwing money at him would keep him around!"

Her words dripped with condescension, making it painfully clear she believed I wasn't worthy of her son.

"Honestly, it's pathetic. You've been pouring money into him like he's some kind of investment, and now you want him to pay you back?"

Grant, for once, seemed to be fed up with his mother's barrage. "Mom, just stop! I genuinely don't want to lose Megan. Please don't push me into this!"

Keira shot him a look that could freeze fire.

She clearly wasn't thrilled about her son kneeling on the ground, sobbing like a child, especially when he dared to oppose her.

"Megan, give me a little time to think this over. I really love you and don't want to break up. Just one chance, okay?"

What kind of chance are you talking about?

A chance to keep playing both sides?

Do you think I'm some kind of fool who will let you and your mother manipulate me?

Just as I was about to shoot him down, Keira's mouth flapped open again.

"Here's an idea: since you've been with Grant for so long and he doesn't want to break up, let's make it interesting. Whoever has a son first with their blind date gets to marry him."

This was too much. I couldn't help but laugh, a bitter chuckle escaping my lips.

What does she think her son is? Just because he's landed a government job doesn't mean he's suddenly worth his weight in gold.

But now wasn't the time to get into a shouting match; I had more pressing matters to address.

"I've said everything I need to say. I'm breaking up with you, and I want my money back. You two can figure out how to handle that.

"Grant, I've packed your things.

"Take your bags and your mother.

"Get out of my house.

"Honestly, I feel sick just being around you."

Keira, enraged by my sudden backbone, hurled insults at me, calling me all sorts of names and threatening that once her son became a department head, I'd be the first one she'd deal with.

Grant, likely embarrassed by the scene his mother was causing, finally decided to take action. He grabbed her arm and led her out, leaving me in peace at last.

I let out a breath I didn't realize I'd been holding.

With a smirk, I opened my laptop and navigated to the local government website, finding the posting about Grant's position. I took my time, methodically clicking through the numbers.

"Hi, I'd like to report a candidate currently in the public announcement period, Grant. He has issues with his personal conduct. I kindly request an investigation."

Seriously, a guy who just ditched a four-year relationship right after landing a government job? Does the state really want someone like that on their team?

That wasn't nearly enough to cover my bases. I opened WhatsApp and sent a friend request to Grant's blind date.

[Hi, I'm Grant's ex-girlfriend. I'd like to chat about him.]

It didn't take long for her to accept.

She replied, curious but cautious: [What do you want to discuss?]

I quickly grabbed a few screenshots of our conversations, along with some photos from our trips over the years, and sent them her way.

I just wanted to prove that I had a legitimate four-year relationship with Grant and that it was still ongoing while she was getting set up with him.

After what felt like ages, she finally replied: [Grant's mom told me he was single, which is why I agreed to the blind date. I didn't mean to get in the middle of anything.]

I said: [I'm not blaming you; you're a victim in this, too. I'm here to help you.]

[Help me?]