ELENA's POV "Yes." He nodded. "So, please?" He gave me the doe eyes that were hard not to fall for. "Would you please go to dinner with me?" "Well..." I trailed off, debating whether to reject his offer again or to accept. I didn't want to go because I didn't want to give him false hope. I didn't want to get his hopes up, only to get it crushed when I couldn't reciprocate his feelings. Nevertheless, I felt bad if I rejected his invitation when he had everything already arranged. Besides, the penalty charge was insane. Triple? It was unbelievable. Even though I knew this wouldn't even place a dent in Brad's bank account, I didn't want money to get wasted. Now...what should I do? I thought to myself. "Earth to Elena," said Brad; his voice took me out of my inner thoughts. "Oh, sorry