CHAPTER 5

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Sheryna had set up a third date for Mr. X, this time with a woman named Rachel. Rachel was a friend of Sheryna's who was looking for a relationship, and Sheryna thought she would be a good match for Mr. X.

Mr. X arrived at the restaurant where they were meeting, looking handsome in a crisp white shirt and black pants. Rachel was already there, dressed in a flowy red dress that complemented her curly brown hair.

"Hi, you must be Mr. X," Rachel said, standing up to greet him.

Mr. X smiled. "Yes, that's me. It's great to meet you, Rachel."

They sat down at the table, and Sheryna watched from a distance as they started to chat. Rachel seemed to be enjoying herself, laughing at Mr. X's jokes and asking him questions about his life.

"So, what do you do for a living?" Rachel asked.

"I work in finance," Mr. X replied. "It can be pretty stressful, but I enjoy the challenge."

Rachel nodded. "That sounds interesting. I work in marketing myself, so I know what you mean about the stress."

As they continued to talk, Sheryna noticed that Mr. X seemed genuinely interested in Rachel. He asked her about her hobbies, her family, and her dreams for the future. Rachel, in turn, seemed to be opening up to him, sharing stories about her travels and her love of cooking.

Sheryna smiled to herself. It seemed like this date was going well, and that Mr. X might have finally found someone he could connect with. She decided to leave them to it, but not before giving Mr. X a subtle nod of encouragement.

As the night went on, Mr. X and Rachel moved from the restaurant to a nearby bar, where they continued to talk and laugh over glasses of wine. Sheryna checked in with them periodically, making sure everything was going smoothly.

At the end of the night, Mr. X walked Rachel to her car and gave her a gentle hug. "I had a great time tonight," he said. "I hope we can do it again soon."

Rachel smiled. "I'd like that. Maybe we can go to that new Italian place that just opened up?"

Mr. X nodded. "Sounds perfect."

As Rachel drove away, Sheryna approached Mr. X. "So, how did it go?" she asked.

Mr. X grinned. "It went really well! Rachel is amazing. We have so much in common, and she's so easy to talk to."

Sheryna was thrilled. "That's great to hear. I'm glad you had a good time."

Mr. X looked at her seriously. "Thank you, Sheryna. I couldn't have done this without your help. I really appreciate everything you've done for me."

Sheryna smiled. "Of course, Mr. X. It's my pleasure to help. And who knows, maybe this could be the start of something great for you and Rachel."

Mr. X nodded. "I hope so. She's definitely someone special."

As they parted ways, Sheryna couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. It wasn't often that she got to play matchmaker, but when she did, it was always rewarding to see two people connect and find happiness.

She made a mental note to check in with Mr. X and Rachel in a few days, just to see how things were going. But for now, she was content to bask in the glow of a successful third date.

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