On Sunday, Alexander visited Lena after getting the money.
At first, he thought about taking her out for a meal, but he understood that things had changed for her. A simple meal wouldn't mean much to her now, considering she must have enjoyed many good meals before.
Nevertheless, he was determined to use the money to do something special for her, so he suggested they go somewhere else.
"Ms. Lena, how about a trip to the amusement park? My treat," Alexander suggested with enthusiasm.
Lena was initially hesitant but found it difficult to decline when Alexander was so excited about the idea. She agreed to meet him at the amusement park.
Surprisingly, it was Lena's first visit to an amusement park.
Despite residing in Centrolis for many years, she had always harbored an instinctive aversion to places like this. She believed that the happiness and laughter found in such places didn't belong to her world, which she felt was confined to the gray, overcast sky.
Even during her time with Chris, they had never visited an amusement park together. She had heard a superstition that couples who rode Ferris wheels together would break up, and her greatest fear was that her relationship with Chris would end.
"Ms. Lena, what's on your mind?" Alexander's cheerful voice brought Lena back to the present moment. She looked down and met his smiling gaze.
"I've bought passes for us," Alexander proudly displayed the tickets. "Do you know what passes are? With these, we can enjoy all the rides and games in the amusement park. It's a better deal than purchasing individual tickets!"
"You're quite clever," Lena acknowledged with a smile. "You adapt quickly."
"How else could I impress you?" Alexander playfully responded.
"Alright, you're in charge today," Lena conceded, looking at him. "Which ride do you want to go on first?"
Knowing that most boys enjoyed thrilling rides, Alexander took Lena on the roller coaster, the drop tower, and the river rapids. However, Lena's preference was the carousel.
Both of them had a blast until noon, sharing laughter and working up a sweat.
"Alexander, are you feeling hungry?" Lena asked as she finished a bottle of water. "Let me treat you to lunch."
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