Chapter 17_Moana’s POV I was humming softly to myself as I picked out my outfit for the day. Something casual but cute. The outing with Alex had me excited, even if it was just a normal day. I wanted to look nice, but I didn’t want to overdo it. By the time I was dressed and ready, I heard the soft honk outside. Alex was punctual as always. I grabbed my bag, smoothed my hair, and went to the door. “Hey,” he said, stepping out of his car with that familiar easy smile. “Hey,” I replied, returning the smile. “Ready for today?” “Always,” he said. “Where to first?” I shrugged, closing the door behind me. “We can start with the café nearby, then maybe a walk around the park?” He nodded. “Perfect.” We drove off. At the café, we got a table outside. The morning sun hit just right, warming

