You were relaxing at home, enjoying some downtime with your female beagle, when a sudden knock on the door broke the tranquility. To your surprise, Alec stood on the other side of the threshold, holding a bouquet of roses in his hand. "Hi, my favorite neighbor," He greeted you with a charming smile, his tone tinged with a hint of flirtation. This was the fourth time he had brought you roses this year, and perhaps there was more to his actions than just a superficial attraction, unlike the exes from your past who had only desired you for your body. The memories of your previous relationships were tainted by experiences that left you feeling used and unappreciated. Now, as you stood before Alec, with a bouquet of roses in his hand, you couldn't help but wonder if there was something more beyond his kind gestures. Perhaps he truly cared for you in a way your past partners hadn't, and the frequency of his gifts seemed to hint at a devotion deeper than mere surface attraction.