“Mom, can you believe that? This woman told him that her child was his age and they couldn’t be together” said Eve while standing in the bathroom mirror curling her hair. “Maybe, she wanted to keep him from having to always explain their age difference” supplied Eve’s Mom, Sarah. “You’ve always taught me to think for myself. So if people want to harp on their age difference instead of their love for each other, that’s their business” stressed Eve. “I know that I raised you right, but not everyone will be able to see that and mind their own business” declared Sarah. “I can empathize with him but I’m not so sure I wouldn’t have done the same thing myself” stated Sarah.
“Mom, I’m pretty sure that you would never allow what other people may think cause you to end a relationship with a good man, no matter his age. I know things were hard between you and dad. That’s why when you decided to move after the divorce, I supported you. But my hope is that someday you would allow yourself to be loved no matter the man’s age irregardless of what other people may think” stated Eve. “I know that you and your girlfriends are having fun going on all these trips together. But it’s been a while since I heard you talking about having a man in your life” commented Eve.
“Well, right now, I’m ok with not having a man in my life. You just know that your mom is doing just fine in the friend’s department and when I’m ready for more…” said Sarah. Interrupting, Eve said, “I know, I know. You’ve been saying this to me for a couple of years now. I get it, I’m the daughter. Stay out of your business. I’m just glad that you and your friends aren’t leaving for your next trip until tomorrow. That way you can meet my friend, John” stated Eve. The doorbell rings. “That must be him now” said Eve. “I’ll get the door while you finish your hair” said Sarah. Opening the front door, Sarah stares at the man on the other side as he looks at her and says, “ Sarah?”
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