By the early autumn of that same year, she happened to run into him and the two of them became close within a very short time. Stephanie learned that his name was James Diaz, known to everyone as “Jimmy D.,” and that his passion in life was to create the Latino dance show version that was similar to that of Soul Train. He was also producing a rock video show that would air bands around the local city region. In the long run, Jimmy and Stephanie found that they both had similar interests. Not only were they both business savvy, but they were also the siblings of multi-ethnic families. Within a few months, they became hopelessly devoted to one another. It almost seemed like they were together forever, and that their relationship would go on for eternity.
But during the middle of their relationship, Marla Olivier, a co-worker, became jealous of her friend’s relationship, and started whispering slanderous remarks about Jimmy’s past into Stephanie’s ear. Apparently, Marla was running around town asking about Jimmy Diaz, and purposely trying to break Stephanie away from him. When Stephanie was given this information, she immediately confronted him to find out if everything was actually true. As a result, Jimmy Diaz felt betrayed by Stephanie’s accusations and began to drift away from her. Slowly their unconditional love for one another began to diminish. Stephanie became sad and disillusioned by his behavior since he mentioned consistently to her that he was falling in love and wanted both of them to get married.
When the holiday season had arrived, Stephanie spent the first week in December trying to convince Jimmy that she really cared for him and that it did not matter what others had said about his sordid past. She finally poured her heart out and confessed to him that her only gift she wanted was for him to be with her. He turned to her and replied, “It all sounds wonderful, but it’s never going to happen. All I want is to be successful.” After he declined her request, he broke off their relationship by telling her that he would be busy with his productions all through Christmas and into the following year.
