“So what happened with Archie?” asked Stephanie, as the two friends made their way into the crowded church fellowship hall after service.
“I told him to take a hike,” Dia responded. “We’ve been going on dates for like three months now, and he still doesn’t wanna commit to a relationship. Can you believe that?”
Stephanie snickered as she grabbed a fresh cup of roasted coffee from a booth a few volunteers had spotlessly prepared earlier, and said, “Sounds like the boy got commitment issues.”
“Sounds like he needs to grow up. He’s only going to keep leading women on.”
“Ugh. What a jerk. How you handling it hon?”
Dia sighed. “It hurts, but I’ll get over it.”
“Aw, it’s his loss anyway,” Stephanie said.
Just then, a woman called out from a table in the corner, “Stephanie! Dia!”
“Uh oh, it’s time to go home,” Dia jokingly murmured.
Stephanie chuckled, and the two made their way through the crowd to the table.
“Would you two ladies like to sign-up for our membership class?” the woman asked.
“Um, I think were OK for now,” Stephanie said. “We’re still checking out churches.”
“But I see you here every week; it’s been four months.”
Dia chuckled uncomfortably and replied, “Yeah, we like it here and all, but…we’re just still not sure yet.”
“Oh,” the woman replied.
“Thanks for asking,” Stephanie said, as she slowly backed away. “We really appreciate it. You have a good day!”
“Yeah, take care,” Dia said, while she followed her friend’s lead. “We’ll catch you next week though!”
The two quickly turned and walked away.
“Jeez, why’d she have to make things all weird,” Stephanie asked, as she took a sip from the delectable coffee.