The next day...
"Beeeeeelllllleeeeeee!" Belle looked around and it was exactly when Allen came running to her and hugged her before Eli could come out of his car. "How was your work yesterday? Did you manage to finish your task?"
Belle gently patted Allen's shoulder and the man finally let go of her. "I managed to do things properly. E-Eli was very patient when teaching me what to do as well."
"That's great! I actually wanted to invite you for dinner yesterday but something came up. Anyway! Good luck with work!" He stole another bear hug from her and run away as if a bolt of lightning struck him. On the other hand, Eli was standing on the side with a dark expression on his face.
Overmorrow...
"Belle, let's eat lunch." Allen invited when he saw her walking down the corridor alone. She was holding three clipboards from the nurse station and was probably bringing it back to Eli's office. Seizing this chance, he wanted to sit down and have a meal with her.