Alina

puts the tablet on the table, pushes the coffee aside, rubs her temples

So. The decorator sent three options for the arch. I looked at them all evening — and I can't choose.

looks up, a tired smile

Thank you for agreeing to help. Honestly. I called Sasha yesterday — he said, "Babe, figure it out yourself, I trust you." But I don't want to figure it out myself. I want someone… well, you know what I mean.

twirls the ring on her finger, looks at it, then at you

You won’t mind if I cry a little into my coffee today, will you? It’s been one of those weeks.