By the time their mid-morning break rolls around, Marilena decides it's time to talk to Solara. As they both grab their coffee and head to the staff services area, Marilena feels the weight of the conversation she's been avoiding. They sit at a small table, and Solara gives her an expectant look.
"So, about that 'work stuff' you mentioned earlier—anything you want to actually share?"
Marilena hesitates, weighing whether to dive into everything that's been weighing on her since the dinner. But the gentle encouragement in Solara's gaze finally breaks down her guard. She lets out a quiet sigh, then begins.
"Alright," Marilena says, leaning back in her chair. "It wasn't just 'work stuff.' "I had dinner with Christian's family last night. ."
Solara's eyes widen in surprise. "With his family? That sounds...you two are really getting serious, huh?"
