As the sun rises, casting a warm glow over the cityscape, Marilena wakes up to the sound of her alarm, the shrill beeping cutting through the stillness of the morning. With a groan, she rolls over and fumbles for her phone, silencing the alarm before it can wake her fully.
With a sigh, Marilena pushes back the covers and swings her legs over the side of the bed, steeling herself for the day ahead. She knows it's going to be a long one, but she's determined to make the most of it.
Meanwhile, across town, Christian wakes to the gentle rustle of curtains in his hotel room. He blinks groggily, his mind still heavy with thoughts of Andrea and the unexpected twist their reunion took. Groping for his phone on the bedside table, he finds a new message waiting, not from Andrea, but from Alex.
Alex: Morning, Christian! How about breakfast together at the hotel restaurant? Let me know if you're up for it!
