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?"

"Mom, I'm not in the mood to date right now. Please stop trying to

if you want to date! I asked what

his nose, feeling cornered. "I don't have any

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

said, "Yes, she's pretty.

me! She's gorgeous, and you don't like her? What's your type then?

replied firmly, sitting down on a bench and

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." Her tone softened at the end. She didn't want to push too hard

feeling weary, replied,

for the moment, Ruth ended the call

his phone again and found himself scrolling through Maria's recent beach photos. He stared

...

spent a week

She brought back gifts for

she asked, "Where's

grinned. "Mr. Troy went out. I

eyebrow in surprise. "He's

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