Curvy Girl Summer

A couple of months before her 30th birthday, Aaliyah is hurt to learn that her family has been talking behind her back and discussing their belief that her larger body will prevent her from ever finding a life partner. She knows that she’s healthy and that her weight hasn’t negatively affected her dating life, but to minimize her family’s negative comments, she invents a boyfriend she’ll debut at her birthday party. In an effort to turn her impulsive lie into reality, Aaliyah ignores her aversion to dating apps and begins feverishly dating. This is how she meets Ahmad, a bartender and owner of the restaurant where Aaliyah meets all her first dates. As he witnesses and comments on Aaliyah’s attempts to find a boyfriend, the two develop a friendly yet antagonistic relationship. The ring on Ahmad’s finger situates him firmly in friend territory, which is a shame, since Aaliyah connects better with him than any of her internet dates. When she learns that Ahmad is actually single, Aaliyah feels betrayed, until she learns the reason for his ruse.