history: I was really worried about how I was going to afford textbooks this semester. Well, my boyfriend surprised me and bought all the books! It's so nice to know that everything's taken care of, thanks to him. I was really worried about how I'd afford textbooks this semester. 
current: Were you able to get them?
next: Yes, everything's taken care of, thanks to my boyfriend-- he surprised me with all of the books I needed!