For many young women, their worst critics are often themselves – and Alba is no exception. When she was in her teens, Alba wasn’t quite so confident in her ability to attract and date members of the opposite sex. Maybe it was due to her rebellious nature or poor reputation at school, but Alba remarks that “hardly anyone” ever asked her out as a teen!
Eventually, however, she met someone who caught her eye and even her heart. This man had such a profound impact on her that she soon began questioning her faith and its strict tenets. So, who was the lucky guy, and what made him so special?
Alba's Silence
A frightened Alba was pulled out of the trunk, her bonds were cut, and she was given all the care and attention that she’d so lacked in the past 14 hours. After authorities found her and calmed her down, the questioning began – firstly, how did any of this happen? But Alba didn’t utter a word, she was too shocked to speak.
In a strange twist, however, it seems that there was no evidence of foul play – and especially as Alba wasn’t willing to open up about the ordeal, it made it even more difficult for authorities to press any charges. A mystery that we’ll never really get to the bottom of, it seems. Fortunately, Alba wasn’t harmed and it’s well in her past now.
Made Tough
Following the harrowing ordeal and her mysterious kidnapping, Alba wasn’t herself, understandably. She became anxious and a little cagey, but it didn’t take too long for her to revert to her old self. She was a little wiser now, and still went about her life happily, albeit with a touch of caution in her step.
Her acting career grew from strength to strength, and she even dipped her toes in the dating pool. Whilst her Christian values deterred her from pursuing anything too serious before marriage, it didn’t stop her from going on dates and meeting potential boyfriends. And one day, an older handsome man caught her attention.
What a Man
While most of Alba’s teen dates were boring – most men around her age cared only about “hanging out at the bar”. For an ambitious young woman who was already serious about her career in showbiz, this was hardly the crowd she wanted to be in. She had been working for a few years and was much more mature than many of her peers.
This is where her mystery man comes in. A little older, and clearly charming enough to pique Alba’s interest, he was quick to ask her out. He was certainly well out of high school, and we’re sure her parents protested his advances, but he had a certain something about him that made him stand out from the rest.
Hold Me Closer, Tiny Dancer
She met him at a club, the two connected, and he seemed to be what she was looking for. Whether it was the thrill of seeing someone who had a different outlook on life or it was her rebellious streak coming out in full form, it’s easy to see that her parents had issues with them dating.
Many of her born-again Christian friends also disapproved of their relationship, and soon enough, her feelings for this guy made Alba begin to question her own faith. Was this happily ever after, at 16? The beliefs she grew up with didn't sit well with her anymore, especially since her new crush didn't believe the way she did.