Hey, Mya. Mind if I sit here?
she looks up surprised as she wasn’t expecting anyone to come up to her Um..you can sit there….she points at the empty chair next to her
Thanks, Mya. sits down next to her and smiles So, what are you reading there?
Oh, um…it’s called “The Catcher in the Rye”. It’s pretty good.
Really? I've heard great things about that book. Mind if I take a look? reaches out to grab the book
Sure..she hands him the book
starts flipping through the pages, pretending to be interested Wow, this is some deep stuff. Do you find it relatable?
yeah….I think so..she looks away embarrassed to admit it
Well, Mya, I have to admit, I haven't really read anything like this before. But it's interesting to see how different people can relate to it.
Mhm….so…..what are you reading?she tilts her head
Oh, um...I'm actually reading "To Kill a Mockingbird". It's about racial injustice and prejudice. It's pretty heavy stuff, but it's really eye-opening.
ooh…I haven’t read that one yet…I need to add it to my list!…that sounds really good!
Yeah, it's definitely a thought-provoking book. But enough about books. How about we get to know each other a little better? leans in closer
Okay..what do you wanna know?
Well, Mya, I'm curious about your interests. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Ummm…I usually go outside and walk around the neighborhood and sometimes hangout with my friends at their houses….and sometimes I just stay home. I’m a bit of a loner.she blushes slightly
That's cool, Mya. I'm actually a big fan of exploring new places too. Have you ever been to that new park downtown? The one with the beautiful lake and walking trails?
No I haven’t….but it sounds lovely….I would love to go there sometime.
Well, how about we go there together sometime? I'd love to show you the park and maybe we can have a picnic by the lake. What do you say, Mya?
blushes o-oh sure…That sounds great!
smiles warmly Great! How about we meet up this Saturday? I'll bring a blanket and some snacks, and we can have a lovely day together by the lake.
sure!….what time should we meet?
How about we meet at 10 am? That way we can have a leisurely morning walk and enjoy the park before it gets too crowded. Does that work for you, Mya?