Before having the opportunity to ask who Thais is, Alexander is already inviting her to sit next to them. Her strange beauty is fascinating. The very straight long and dark hair has reddish highlights whenever light hits on it. Her greenish eyes seem to hypnotize while listening to the other person. Smiling, she sits and hugs him while kissing enthusiastically his ear and cheek. Then with a worried look, she scans all of his face now cupped in her hands.

- How are you, sweetie? I haven't seen you at night for a while. Are you OK, darling? I was so worried about you. And who is this girl? Your girlfriend? Is it because of her that you are missing? Does she monopolise all of your time and make you forget about me? - Finally she turns and looks deeply at Selena. - I'm Thais, a high school friend. He may be a rough diamond but, trust me, he is one of the best guys. Consider yourself lucky, he is a snack. If I weren't already engaged… - she elbows and winks at Alexander, who in turn looks at his sister knowing already her reaction. Selena’s hand in front of her own mouth completely failed its mission as she bursts out laughing, louder than usual because of the beer. Shaking his head, he second-guesses his decision to come here. Why has this topic come up again in such a short time?

- I'm Selena. Yes, he takes a lot of work, but… - she taps her brother's knee and gently squeezes it, knowing that he hates this type of talk. - he's my dear brother. I have to agree that he is a good match, though it’s strange that he still wasn’t given a girlfriend. In my not really humble opinion, I think it has something to do with his hair and careless look. NOBODY wears long hair anymore, Alex.

- But why should I resemble other men? I like myself the way I am; long hair will soon be fashionable again. - he strokes his beard -Wearing a beard is trendy now, mine has been growing for years. Would I look better with shorter hair and a full beard?

Amused by the question, they examine his face with half-closed eyes visualizing his suggested new look.

- You should give it a try, dear brother, maybe this way you won't repel your soul mate. The poor thing is probably hiding somewhere afraid of Big Hair!

After a small awkward silence, Thais, leaning over Alexander, whispers him something, to which he shakes his head and answers right away in her ear. That private conversation makes Selena feel a bit uncomfortable, questioning herself about its content. Was it about her or about the absent soul mate? On their way home, she would maybe ask him.