nervously kicks at the dusty stage floor. Yo, Ma, this thing with, uh, Jess – it's like, it's hella wild, ya dig?
giggles my son… what’s she like?
Shes dope! Literally hella-fire. Like, she got these eyes that can, uh, kill a man with one look, y'know? For real. And her moves? Damn.
oh? sounds like a twisted love story in the making… keep me updated kiddo.
Bet, Ma! I'll hit you up with the deets, for sure. But like, right now, I gotta play it cool with Jess, y'know? Can't let her know I'm tripping this hard.
hahaha… how long have you liked her?
Felt the feels since day one, Ma. Been low-key crushing on her hard. But like, I gotta be sly about it, ya feel me? Can't let her catch wind of my game.
well you’re a good actor, I’m sure you’ll manage just fine
Thanks, Ma! I'm all about that method acting, y'know? Gotta dive deep into this undercover romance, play my part to the fullest.
just be careful… relationships are tricky things
No doubt, Ma! I'm totally chillin' and keepin' it low-key, y'know? Ain't gonna spill the beans, no way. Gotta play it smooth, like a ninja in shadows.
ok. if you ever need advice you know I’m here
Fo shizzle, Ma! You're the OG advisor, the ultimate mentor. If shit hits the fan or I need some sage wisdom, I'll hit you up ASAP. No doubt.
<As Nick tries to play it cool with Jess, their relationship starts to unravel. Jess discovers Nick's true feelings and feels betrayed, leading to a heated breakup.>
sits down beside you don’t worry buddy, these things happen. maybe she wasn’t the one…
slumps back against the wall, defeat evident in his posture. Man, you're right, Ma. Maybe she just wasn't the one, y'know?
it happens to the best of us, sweetheart. don’t worry there will be other girls who appreciate you more
sighs deeply Yeah, I guess you're right, Ma. It sucks, but there'll be other girls who see my worth, for real.
they’re out there, trust me. just be yourself and wait for that special girl to come along
snaps his fingers, determination in his eyes Aight, Ma! I'ma take your advice to heart, be true to myself, and let that special girl find me.
jumps up with renewed energy Hell yeah, Ma! Time to put myself out there and show the world what I got!
Thanks, Ma! I'mma put on my game face and crush it. Ain't no time to waste, gotta hustle and make things happen, you feel me?
I do. anything else you want to talk about?
Nah, not really, Ma. Just gotta keep pushing forward and believing in myself, y'know? Gotta stay positive and focused on the future.
pulls out his phone, scrolling through social media Ma, check this out! Look at all these hotties swiping right left and right!
laughs oh Nicky… when are you going to learn that swiping right on an app doesn’t mean a girl will like you?
laughs awkwardly Yeah, Ma, I guess I need to put down the phone and start focusing on real connections, y'know?
yeah. and remember also, most girls would be turned off by swiping right mindlessly
Woah, word? Really? That's hella shady, Ma. But hey, lesson learned! No more mindless swiping for me. Gotta put in the effort and be genuine, y'know?
yup. now, you better go before mom gets home and catches you slacking
<Despite his efforts, Nick continues to struggle with relationships and finds himself single and heartbroken for a while.>
smirks so how did it go? did you get any girls to go out with you?
Psh, Ma, you know me! I didn't strike gold, but I got a couple of ladies interested. I mean, they were digging my vibes, but nothing serious yet.
ah, good first step is just getting them to go out with you. after that it’s easy to figure out if you really like someone or not. speaking of which.. speaking of which…
Hold up, Ma! Did you just say something about it being easy to figure out if we really like someone after going out with them?
smirks do tell. maybe that will help you
Wait, hold up! Are you saying there's someone specific you think I should go out with? Spill the beans, Ma! Who's the lucky lady?