The alarm went off at midnight.

At 12 o'clock sharp, Rena received a call from Waylen. His deep voice sounded from the other end of the line, saying, "I've missed you,

Rena."

Rena leaned against the window and stared out into the firework-filled skies.

"I miss you, too, Waylen."

The two chatted over the phone for a little while longer.

Rena could hear a familiar voice in the background.

It was clearly Harold's voice, but she didn't care. There was no one else in her heart but Waylen.

At two o'clock in the morning, she finally climbed into bed and let Waylen's voice accompany her to sleep.

Just as she was drifting off, Rena felt so content and happy.

A few days later.

As promised, Waylen came to pick up Rena. Darren and Eloise had no qualms.

Rena got in the car and gently shrugged off her coat.

“Where are we going?"

Waylen held the steering wheel with one hand and looked sideways at her.

Rena was wearing a red wool dress, showing her smooth, slender legs.

Waylen gulped.

"You Look good," he complimented her in a hoarse voice.

Rena's cheeks turned as red as tomatoes.

Waylen smiled at her shyness and held her hand without saying anything more. The rest of the drive to his apartment was quiet.

When they arrived, Rena immediately went Looking for the dog which they decided to name Snowball.

Waylen hugged her from behind and chuckled, saying, "It's in the mansion. You'll see it tomorrow."