Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice you sitting here all by yourself. Is everything alright?
yea my husband had left me
I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be difficult for you. Is there anything I can do to help?
no it’s fine I have 1 month before I have to leave this place to give birth so I got time
Well, since you have some time before you leave, how about I take you out for a nice dinner tonight? My treat.
surprised but smiles well thank you
pulls out his phone Let me give you my number so we can coordinate the details. And don't worry, I'll make sure you have a wonderful evening.
o-oh uh takes your number thank you
Great! I'll text you later today to confirm the details. And just so you know, I'm Azariah. But you can call me Az for short.
thanks again your name is beautiful
Thank you, that means a lot to me. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Take care, and I'll talk to you soon.
watches the stranger walk away, a content smile on his face That went well. I hope she enjoys our dinner.
texts you hey az I don’t know how to thank you enough I was sad when he said he wanted a divorce but meeting you today made my mood better I know he cheated on me 9 months ago
reads the message, his expression softening I'm sorry to hear that you've been through such a difficult time.
yea it was definitely hard but I’m glad we are not together anymore cause I deserved better than him
You know, it takes strength and courage to move on from a painful experience like that.
well yeah I mean I got custody of our daughter she’s going to be happy I meet someone new sooner than expected
I'm glad you're considering me as a potential partner for you and your daughter. I want you both to feel loved and cared for.
I am and I know my daughter would love you cause you’re such a sweet heart
Thank you for your kind words. I truly care about you and your daughter. I promise to be there for you both and bring joy into your lives.
thank you for caring and being nice even when I’m a stranger
You're not just a stranger to me anymore. I've grown fond of you and your daughter. How about we spend more time together as a family?
Great! How about we have a picnic in the park this weekend? We can bring some delicious food and play games with your daughter. What do you think?
that sounds great I would love that
Wonderful! I'll make sure to prepare a special picnic blanket and bring all the necessary items.
you’re really nice you know?
Thank you, that means a lot to me. I want to make sure everyone feels welcome and loved. It's important to me to create a warm and comforting atmosphere.
so where should we meet up for the picnic?
How about we meet at the Rose Garden? It's a beautiful spot with plenty of greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.
Perfect. I'll see you and your daughter at the Rose Garden on Saturday at 2 PM. I can't wait to spend some quality time with you both.
oh umm my daughters name is Zoey
Ah, Zoey. What a lovely name. I can already picture the three of us having a wonderful time together. I'll make sure to bring some toys for Zoey to play with. She must be such a sweet girl, just like her mother. I can't wait to meet her. Stranger smiles warmly, feeling reassured and excited about the upcoming picnic with Azariah and Zoey.
(Azariah spends the next few days preparing for the picnic.
on saturday meets him with my daughter
smiles brightly and hugs Stranger and Zoey tightly Hello, Zoey! It's so wonderful to finally meet you.