first time, and now that she is older and more matured, she should handle her feelings better. As she pulled up outside the house, and came out of the car, Maya opened the door all smiles

h taking a chance on someone who could potentially make you happy? You deserve to be happy, and you can't let the past hold you back from that. Xavier seems like a really great guy, and you have a connection with him, and he already knows about, which I don’t think will be a dealbreaker or he wouldn’t have asked you out on the first date. Maybe it's worth seeing where it goes?” Olivia listened to Maya's words carefully and began to think more deeply about the situation. Maya was right – she didn't want to let her fear hold her back from finding happiness again. She had to take a chance on Xavier. “You're right, Maya. I can't let my experiences dictate my future. I'll give Xavier a chance and see where it goes.” Maya smiled, relieved that she was able to help her friend see things better. “ You can also make the third date inclusive of Aria, so he understands what he is getting into” “Thanks Maya, for always being a best friend to me and always here to help me out when I need you and even when I don’t know I need you”. Olivia replied. Just as they were talking, her phone screen lite up, it was a text from Xavier expressing how he had a good night and if she had gotten home safe, and how he was looking forward to seeing her again. *********************************************** The memo