Alena realized this version of Christan is very endearing. She couldn’t help but get her hopes up, higher than usual. It actually feels like they’re really dating. They are, but it doesn’t feel like they’ve only just started. In their short calls, she was able to get a glimpse of his daily life. She got a good grasp of his schedule, when his breaks are and when he leaves the office. When Thursday came, she chose a decent outfit for dinner. She started feeling nervous again. She hasn’t asked Christan about it. She’d like it to be a surprise if he’ll be able to come or not. Alena was relieved, and the smile on her face was frozen in place when all three of them showed up. The boys kissed her cheeks before sitting down, and she hugged them briefly. She looked up at Christan and was surprise