“I hope you guys settle the issue. I thought he was a man you were interested in.” Diane explained.

I was shocked at that thought. Why would anyone think I was interested in Mascot or think we were dating in any way?

“I mean he was the one interested in you though, you just had this mutual interest for him.”

I was dumbfounded and Diane knew it.

“He was simply over you.”

“He is my friend's boyfriend so it would never work for us both.”

“Maybe he is your mate?” Diane suggested.

“Is it even possible that my mate is in a relationship with someone close to me?” I questioned...