In “Broken Chain,” Alfonso is motivated to do fifty sit-ups a day because he wants Sandra to go on a date with him.
to be better than Ernie in some way.
the guys to think he is tough.
to be able to balance Sandra on his bike.

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.

what book are we talking about here

pretty sure it is d hope this