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"Might put that on my Tinder profile then." she smiled, "Shame you can't endorse people's statements like on LinkedIn, I'd totally ask you to like vet for my hotness." Marisol grinned. "Anyway, bottles-in-the-ocean aside, how's your year going so far?"

"He was cool," Leo admitted, half-sheepish. "It wasn't, like, love at first sight or anything, but, like, it's almost Valentine's Day, you know?"

"Love at first swipe then maybe" Marisol quickly interjected a joke as she listened to Leo. In all fairness she couldn't help suppressing a smile as he spoke, he looked so enthusiastic, and Marisol loved love, even if this wasn't love love or whatever, she was happy for her friend. "Aw, you feeling all shy around him? Is that what you're tryna say?" she smirked, "Well, I love seeing you smitten, it really suits you."

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"You and me both," Marisol smiled agreeing that she, too needed this brunchy catch up. She put down the menu she was studying before the other came and concentrated on Carmen's question. "Honestly? Nothing much to report. Had fun valentines week, despite few anxiety moments, but other than that - nothing to report" Marisol shrugged, "How about you? Please tell me your life's been more interesting than play dates trying to get along with other parents just 'cause your kids like each other."

"Ahhh, only a little? I think I'll have to take that as a compliment." Vincent says with a laugh. "Look knowing my luck.. the bottle would just wash right back up with my name on it. But hey, if you’re serious, we could grab some bottled Cokes and a few napkins. It would definitely fit the aesthetic."

"Coke? Why not go for bud light or something. Though I guess that twist cap is a bitch to put back on." she wrinkled her nose. "Okay how about instead of that, we just go for milkshakes. If we want to write notes we'll write them on the walls in the bathrooms for now. You know, to be more sustainable." she nodded smirking.

"I mean, I don't think the tin box we put everything in is, like, specifically reenforced to hold centuries." Marisol shrugged with a smile. "Anyhow, enough of the what ifs, tell me what's good with you? How's your January been?"

"It's been eventful with work but nothing that's all that fun. Otherwise, I've been entertaining a few people when I'm bored." Still not all that fun. No fun drama. "I really need to spice things up. Tell me you've been doing a lot funner things."

"Does ignoring your ex so I don't have to talk about letting my son go 2000 miles away from me count as fun?" Marisol exhaled, "It sure doesn't feel fun"

“ yes and every time i hit the waves it feels like the ocean is rejecting me and sending me back to the shore. I was raised in Long Beach.” She admitted wot a small smile as she glanced back to her. She had been raised in a surf positive community but t was just never for her. She liked other ways to stay active. “ but I hadn’t done that sort of thing since i was maybe sixteen? I’m more active now than I was? Maybe I’ll have better luck? Or the Pacific Ocean hates my guts “ @almassalvaje

"Oh wow, well maybe the water's different here?" Marisol narrowed her eyes and shrugged. "Or that, to be fair. Just being more active probably would help. Stop round the yoga studio more often if you wanna, I can see if I can cut a deal for you"

"Profound," Marisol nodded. "Sounds like a line from Miss Congeniality, actually." she smiled. "I like it. I'd probably say something like 'Marisol Aquilar is the sexiest woman ever" she said with conviction. "The world needs to know."

"Maybe we should rectify the ending." Hunter says, as he leans forward with a cheeky smile. "Can't just let them pass each other again, can we? Surely the cycle has to end at some point." He teases. "But no, it's definitely a good story. I'm sure it would have people swooning, and wishing for a similiar kind of love."

"Tired of the chase?" Marisol tilted her head, her eyes following his move then settling on his lips for a second. "I should probably keep it for the Valentine's bar crawl you know." she said leaning backwards, trying to put some distance between herself and whatever this was. Hunter was a good friend, a useful one to have too, if he's not down for messing around, she'd loose her best handyman. "Speaking of, you doing any of the cheesy stuff around town through the month?"

Hook, line and sinker, is the thought that crosses EJ's mind before Marisol even responds. Her grin was enough to tell them that they said just the right thing. Except, their own smile falters, mostly out of curiosity than anything.

Marisol laughed at her comment, "No class today, no." she couldn't help but exhale a smile still planted on her face, "It's my son. He's the big boss," she said with a shrug quickly unlocking her phone and showing the screen where a picture of smiley face of Khai with his stylish adidas tracksuit, "Tiny, but big," Marisol smiled back at EJ. "Just waiting for a reply if he can stay over at my friend's for a few more hours. But anyway, I wouldn't mind a tour of your place," she raised her brows.

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"Oh, that good?" Marisol smiled, her interest peeked. "And no, I think it's okay to send flowers, like, whenever." she nodded her head towards the azalea, "And that one's so pretty. But more importantly, please give me details on this first date"

"Summer seems so far away and it's not that long." Honestly, she was used to the California winters and did think that it got pretty chilly at night, even though she was from somewhere where it did snow. She really thought that she was born to be a beach girl. "Cause I'm cold. And I haven't finished my coffee. And also, my underwear are white." Usually none of those things would stop Adile, but maybe she was growing. "I gotta work tonight, I can't get drink." She made a face. "Who am I? A responsible adult? Ew."

Marisol listened shaking her head in fake disbelief, but the smile didn't wain from here face. "Who are you indeed." she scoffed lightly. "Is this a new year - new you kinda situation, girl?"

"Yes!" she grinned. "They're so much fun. My new year last year wasn't the best, so I'm glad 2026 seemed to be a better celebration." Penny's 2025 was one to forget for the most part. The best thing she got out of it was a nice roommate that didn't yell at her about the electricity bill. And her constantly forgetting to turn off the lights. "You have to! They're the best, really. I mean I'm sure there will be something for Valentine's Day, not that I'll have someone to celebrate with." Penny had been sullen last year for Valentine's. Neurotic about losing her ex over something so stupid, like calling Felix on a house party that had gotten out of hand that housed his daughter. "They do kid friendly events all the time, don't worry." She had to be on the look out for them as well. "Maybe not ones where he can wear a tux, but like fun ones that kids will enjoy."

"Unfortunately for me, my mini Valentine might not be with me on love day. If his dad gets his way" Marisol sighed, "I mean, he has a good reason to want to be with Khai. It's Kang's birthday, by the way." she said with a shrug, "Nothing more romantic than thinking about your baby daddy who is your ex on Valentines." Marisol wrinkled her nose.

“ he’s just suppose then if he gives the Hot Surfer vibe, but can’t actually surf. I feel like that would be awful. He’s just misrepresenting himself.” Juno replied with a smile on her face as she glanced back to Marisol “ honestly it sounds pretty cool. I’m not really big on surfing myself but like but that’s cause I’m not very coordinated on the board. I'd say go for it though cause it could be fun” @almassalvaje

"Have you ever tried it? I don't know if my yoga and pilates skills would help in this department but they seem linked so maybe?" she shrugged. "If you would like to try though, I'd be down to go together. As long as we don't fight over the instructor," she smirked.

Silence. That was never good thing. He tried not to let himself get immediately worked up, but he already had a feeling this was not going to turn out good. "What do you mean, 'you don't think it's a good idea?' He's my son, Sol. I told you I want to bring him to New York with me for my birthday. It's only for a week, I sent you the information of where we're staying and my cousin's contact info. I get you've never been away from him, but he's gonna be with me the whole time and you can call him whenever."

Marisol inhaled deeply listening to Kang's reasons. All very fair, and something she'd already thought through many times, but somehow for every reason she could think of a counter argument. "It´s just so far," she said almost in a whisper, her eyebrows creasing as she looked at Kangmin. Part of her tried to reason that she´s overthinking, but was she? "What if something like this happens?" she pointed to the kitchen, there has been time that Khai got sick when he was at Kangmin's or even nursery, sure. But she'd could come to him at any point then.