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I can’t give you any advice except follow your heart, baby doll. You know what to do
Me
I know he feels something too, but he won’t admit it. Where does that leave me?
Manny
Well, he’s not wrong about the club. It’s a mutual hatred
Me
I know, and that part sucks, but it isn’t like you can help who you fall for, right? We have no say in the matter
Manny
Fall for? Baby doll, this is serious if you’re falling for him
Me
I know! Why else am I texting you at stupid-o’clock? I’m freaking out
Manny
My wise words of wisdom are legendary, you can’t be blamed for that. Just don’t freak out. If he came over then he’s into you, the jacket is a ploy. I know how men think. But if he’s not gonna make a move, then that says a lot
Me
Is that why he left?
Manny
He’s having a moral dilemma, babe. Don’t go putting this on you. You’re gorgeous. He’s trying to be the nice guy but if you ask me, he’s a douchebag for leaving you hanging like that. I don’t want you to get hurt
Me
I don’t know why he has to take the moral high ground
Manny
Maybe he’s afraid Harlem will cut his balls off, that would be enough to make any man run, law enforcement or not
Me
It’s not up to my dad who I date, and anyways, it was a kiss
Manny
Just a kiss?
Me
Well, maybe second base with a touch of third, but then he literally ran from my apartment
Manny
He’s playing the good cop/bad cop, you just gotta decide whether you leave it alone or let him know how you feel
Me
