*Olivia*
I arrived at the restaurant a little early; I wanted to make sure I was settled and had my thoughts collected before Elena arrived. As the hostess led me to our booth, my heart raced with anticipation. I really had a good feeling about Elena, but I wanted to be absolutely certain that she was the right one to be a surrogate for us. It was mind-blowing to think that she could be the person who would bring our child into this world.
Although I was still nervous about everything, Elena's personality really did put me at ease. It was undeniable that there was a spark of commonality between the two of us. I could tell that she had such a passion for helping others, and she seemed like an incredibly warm person, both things that I aspired to for myself and that I would hope my child
