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?"

not in the mood to date right now.

voice grew sharp. "I didn't ask if you want to date!

of his nose, feeling cornered.

on, "Do you think she's pretty? Is she your type? Answer me directly, and don't

exasperated, said, "Yes, she's

type then? Don't tell me you're still hung up on Aveline. She'll never like you back, and you

firmly, sitting down on a bench and letting the evening breeze

plenty of great women out there. Diana's one of them. I'm not asking you to start dating

feeling weary, replied,

Ruth ended the call without

his phone again and found himself scrolling through Maria's

...

had spent a

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

asked,

went out. I think he's

raised an eyebrow in surprise. "He's

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