Thirty and Single.

Chapter 3.

I got home and decided to call my mother. After a few seconds she picked up the phone. "Hello baby girl. How are you?" She asked. I took a long sigh and said "I am fine mom, how are you?"

"Um...I am fine. I miss you baby. You should come home this weekend."

"I miss you more mom. I'll try my best to come see you."

"Are you still going on those dates?"

"Yes, actually I am from one right now."

"Oooh, how was it?"

I took a deep breath and said "It was okay but the guy had a kid!"

"What's wrong with him having a kid? I thought you love kids."

"I do mama but I am not ready to be a stepmom."

She breathed heavily and asked "So, what did you tell the poor guy?"

"Uh...I told him I don't see myself getting together with him."

"Genesis! That sounded kinda harsh." She told me and I remained quiet. "Are you still planning on going on another date?" She asked.

"Yes! Tomorrow I have a date with Wyatt."

"Okay darling. I hope you find what you're looking for. I am kinda feeling sleepy. So, have a good night baby. I love you."

"Thanks mom. I love you too." I said that and hung up the call.

After talking to my mom I tried to picture myself with Owen. He was fine and all that but I can't be a mother to his child. I ate my leftovers for dinner and went to bed. I replied to a couple of emails from Quinn and sleep took me.

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The next morning I woke up a bit early. Did my morning routine and went to the office. I am glad I didn't waste a lot of time on deciding what to put on or what to do with my hair.

At the office Quinn was so happy. Brooklyn's story made a lot of headlines. "Thank you so much Genesis for letting me give Brooklyn a chance. We are getting calls from everywhere!" She told me excitedly when I got to her office. I smiled at her politely. "I want you to work together with Brooklyn. She is no longer your assistant. I'll get you a new assistant." She said. I was so happy. I have always wanted to work with Brooklyn. She is always full of ideas. I know we are going to make a great team.

"Okay ma'am. Thank you so much for trusting her." I said that with a polite smile and left her office. I went back to my office and Brooklyn was overjoyed to see her story getting a lot of attention. "Congratulations baby girl! Sister is proud of you!" I told her and she pulled me into a hug. She loves hugging me.

"Thank you darling. If it wasn't for you I would not have the chance to publish my story." She said with a wide grin. We continued working and generating different ideas so we can come up with more interesting stories.

Lunchtime came and it was the first time Quinn offered to buy lunch for everyone. That's how she was so excited. "How was last night's date?" Brooklyn asked me. I remembered last night and felt sad. "It was really good but Owen has a child." I said.

Brooklyn looked at me with a question on her face "And?" I looked at her and said "I am not ready to be a stepmom." She gave me a sad face and said "Ooh. Alright. I get it." "Is it bad not wanting to be a stepmom?" I asked her. I don't even know why I asked. "Uh, not bad at all." She told me. We finished our lunch and went back to the office.

I left early to go home because Quinn told us to go get some rest and come up with interesting headlines. At home I found a car parked outside the next house. I think someone was moving in. Finally! A new neighbor. I got in my house and went straight to my room. I changed into something comfortable and went to the living room. Turned on the TV and took my phone. Wow! Brooklyn's story is trending on every social network. I am so proud of her.

Suddenly I heard a knock on my door. I went to the door and opened it. I was surprised to find a handsome man staring at me with the most beautiful smile plastered on his face. "Hello, can I help you?" I asked him. "Hey, my name is Colton Zachary. I am your new neighbor. Please can I use your phone?" He asked. Who doesn't have a phone in this century? Alright! So, this is the new neighbor? He is hot!

"Uh...Y-Yeah sure!" I told him and led him to the living room. I gave him my wireless landline phone and told him I'll be in the kitchen. After a while he came to the kitchen. "Miss, thank you so much for the phone. I am leaving now. Have a good day." He told me politely. "Ooh...okay. No problem." I said and he smiled then walked out of my house. He looked so handsome. I wonder if he has a girlfriend? Oh! I need to stop thinking about that.

Few hours later I prepared myself for another date. I met Wyatt in a restaurant. He was waiting for me. The waiter walked me to where Wyatt was sitting. Well, he wasn't bad at all. "Hello Wyatt." I said when he stood up to pull out a chair for me. "Hello Genesis. You're so gorgeous." He told me and I smiled.

After sitting the waiter took our orders and left. "Wow! You look so beautiful in that dress." He complimented me when I sat. I smiled shyly and said "Thank you." Our food came and we started eating. "Uh, Genesis, what do you do?" He suddenly asked.

"I am a publisher. And you?"

"I am an artist. I own a small art gallery just around the corner." He told me. "Wow! That sounds interesting." I said.

"How old are you?" He asked.

"Um...I am 30 years old. How about you?"

"30 years old?" He asked as if he didn't hear what I told him.

"Yeah, and you?" I asked again.

"I am 25 years old." He said. He is too young for me. I can't date him. "So, Wyatt, what are you looking for in a relationship?" I asked him. He seemed not prepared for that question.

"Er...frankly, I just want to have fun and enjoy myself. I am not ready for commitments. I am still young and I wanna enjoy my youth." He told me with a wink.

Ooh God! I am doomed! He cleared his throat and said "It seems like you are looking for someone who can be committed to you. I think I am not that someone. I am so sorry Genesis."

"Uh...it's fine. I totally understand you. It was good meeting you." I said that and finished my food. He wanted to continue talking but all I wanted was my bed. I wanted time alone so that I could recharge.