Ella could hardly believe what had just happened. Not only had she held hands with Sidney, but he had also kissed her on the cheek! And to top it all off, he had invited her out for a second date. Sure, he wanted to meet Serena and had asked her to bring her along under some excuse, but still! This was another chance to see him again, and she felt giddy just thinking about it. He had even given her his personal phone number, one different from the one her father had provided. He told her to reach out if she needed anything.
This was perfect. They could meet more often, and she was sure that if they spent more time together, he would eventually fall for her. She felt confident about it.