Ring ring ring…

Julian’s cell phone rang

After he answered the phone, he said apologetically, “Mr. York, I have something urgent to attend to. My apologies for not being able to host you.”

Zachary quickly stood up.

“Josh, please entertain Mr. York on my behalf.”

Julian instructed his cousin and left.

After Julian left, Josh took Zachary to his place. Zachary then listened to Josh’s mother complaining that if Josh did not get a girlfriend soon, he would be alone forever.

Finally, Zachary managed to excuse himself. When they got out of Josh’s house, Zachary said, “Next time when your mother is at home, don’t ask me to come over.”

Josh laughed. “Whatever she says just goes in one ear and out the other.”

“How was your blind date with Ms. Sox? Didn’t you mention it to your family?”

“Julian knows about it, but I didn’t tell anyone else lest they pester Ms. Sox and scare her away.”

Zachary patted him on the shoulder sympathetically. “If you like her, you just need to work harder to