Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Elena would grab their inventory in the back of the store for Megan to sell each time because _ was a loyal customer.

Choice 1: Elena would grab their inventory in the back of the store for Megan to sell each time because Elena was a loyal customer.
Choice 2: Elena would grab their inventory in the back of the store for Megan to sell each time because Megan was a loyal customer.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
1. Elena was a loyal customer.