“Much improved. Nothing to worry about,” Ariana reassured.

Joining the conversation, Catalina sat next to Ariana, curiosity evident in her voice. “I’ve always wondered about your day-to-day.

Busy at work? And which school did you go to before?”

Ariana responded to Catalina’s questions, which seemed to get more personal as they went on. From her food preferences to how she Liked her room temperature, Catalina wanted to know it all.

With each answer, Catalina grew more satisfied with Ariana. After all, if Mitchel saw something in her, who was she to judge? And with Melon being the cherry on top, it felt like she was getting a cute family member without even trying.

adding to

inquisitiveness of the two, Ariana felt like she was on her toes the entire time. She had thought previous meetings were nerve-wracking, but this felt like she was undergoing a rite of passage: the intimidating ‘meet

a meal, Ariana got ready to leave with Mitchel, who had offered to drive her and

just as she was about to step out, Catalina’s

around, Ariana was taken aback to see a stunning jade bracelet in

without being a jewelry aficionado, Ariana could tell it was something special. Her heart raced when Catalina extended her hand,

Catalina said.

eyes widened. The bracelet looked

would Catalina want to give

can’t

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