“Even on Sundays, you're swamped?" Rosalynn queried.

A chuckle escaped Brian's lips.

"Wishing I'd stick around?"

Rosalynn threw him a look that seemed to say he was reading too much into her words.

Closing the distance between them, Brian encircled her waist with his arm, a playful twinkle in his eyes.

"Rosalynn, how about you take up the mantle of supporting me?"

Rosalynn traced her fingers along the contours of his face, a knowing smile gracing her lips.

“You do seem to possess the requisite charm to be a boy toy.”

A hearty Laugh bubbled up from Brian as he Leaned in to plant a kiss on her lips.

“No one has ever dared to treat me as a boy toy.” are to take the risk?" hat's a costly gamble."

“Unfortunately, I'm short on funds."

Their banter continued for a bit more.

Finally, Rosalynn managed to usher the near-unhinged man out of the apartment.

Not long after, Maggie descended the stairs.

"Rosalynn, I owe you an apology. I promised to join you for breakfast yesterday, but I didn't make it," Maggie offered, her voice tinged with regret.

“Apologies are unnecessary. I understand," Rosalynn responded, her smile carrying an unspoken significance.

Maggie giggled, linking her arm with Rosalynn's.

“Sanford's right about you; you would understand."

Rosalynn quirked an eyebrow, Lightly pinching Maggie's cheek. jarely a week's passed and you can't stop bringing him up, can you?"

"It's not Like that!" Maggie retorted, a blush creeping onto her face as she hastily diverted the conversation.

“Actually, today is Sanford's birthday. Would you mind accompanying me to pick out a gift for him?"

Today was Sanford's birthday?