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New Beginnings in New York

Jun 23, 2025

Overview

The initial chapters of "Seducing Drake Palma 2 (Dating Alys Perez)" follow Alys and her friends as they navigate new beginnings, relationships, and personal anxieties while studying in New York.

Alys' Arrival in New York and Dorm Experience

  • Alys arrives in New York and is quickly given her schedule and dorm keys.
  • She is assigned to room with Kei, known as the smartest student in the building, due to her parents' request.
  • Alys expresses anxiety about being far from family and hopes for a kind roommate.
  • She sets up her room and immediately video calls her boyfriend, Drake.
  • Alys feels out of place due to language barriers and cultural differences.

Alys and Drake's Relationship

  • Alys misses Drake, who remains in the Philippines, and they communicate online.
  • Drake is supportive but teases Alys about her English skills and her tendency to annoy people.
  • Drake warns Alys to befriend her roommate, giving reassurance about language mistakes.
  • Alys is comforted seeing Drake wear the ring she gave him, showing commitment.

Tripp and Tofer's Move to New York

  • Tripp expresses frustration about being forced to live with his cousin Tofer in New York.
  • Tofer quickly creates a mess in their apartment, adding to Tripp's irritation.
  • Tripp reluctantly agrees to eat out with Tofer, showing signs of adapting to his new situation.

Aya and Kent's Relationship Tension

  • Aya resists Kent's request to meet his parents, feeling unprepared for such a step.
  • Kent is persistent, citing their approaching six-month anniversary as a reason to take the next step.
  • Aya compares her situation to Alys' but remains firm in postponing the introduction.

Decisions

  • Aya declines Kent's invitation to meet his parents, choosing to delay the "meet the parents" milestone.

Action Items

  • TBD – Alys: Attempt to connect and befriend her new roommate, Kei.
  • TBD – Tripp/Tofer: Settle into their New York apartment and adapt to shared living.
  • TBD – Aya: Consider Kent's request for a future meeting with his parents.