Diana glanced back and noticed that Sidney had already walked off.

Her expression darkened.

"What is with this guy?"

Did he not realize today was essentially a setup for them to meet? His attitude was downright dismissive-so disrespectful! Feeling frustrated, Diana turned and left.

...

Sidney had walked a few blocks when his phone rang.

Seeing it was his mother, he answered.

""Hey, Mom."

Sidney's tone was calm but distant.

Ruth's voice came through quieter than usual. "Sidney, what do you think of Diana?"

Sidney sighed. "Mom, I'm not in the mood to date right now. Please stop trying to set me up."

ask if you want to date! I asked what

feeling cornered. "I

"Do you think she's pretty? Is she your type? Answer

exasperated, said, "Yes, she's pretty. But she's not my

to be kidding me! She's gorgeous, and you don't like her? What's your type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up on Aveline. She'll never like you back, and you know

her," Sidney replied firmly, sitting down on a bench and letting

Aveline too, but that's over, Sidney. You need to let her go. There are plenty of great women out there. Diana's one of them. I'm not asking you to start dating her tomorrow just get to know her. Sometimes feelings develop over time."

replied,

for the moment, Ruth ended the call

Maria's recent beach

...

had spent a

passed. She brought back gifts for everyone at the studio, but when she got to Sidney's desk, she noticed it was

asked, "Where's

Troy went out. I think

in

picking him up after work yday

nove

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