Later that night, Jenna enters Eric's flat after getting her mother's okay to see him and speak with him briefly. Eric is relaxing on his sofa, drinking wine, and has a broad expression of delight on his face.
His eyes widen as soon as he sees her, and Jenna can not contain the happiness she sees on his face. He lets go of the cup on the living room center table and gets up to approach her right away.
"Hello there," he says with a broad smile and composure. He hugs her tightly and says, "I can not believe I am seeing you right now." She almost bursts into tears, but she controls herself.
She inhales deeply, tries to smile, and gives him a cool hug in return. "I am very sorry I was unable to accompany you on the date." Eric smiles as she says in a calm tone.
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