Chapter 50

• Athena
• Alex closes the door behind him slowly as he clench his jaw, looking down at the ground. I keep both of my eyes on him but somehow, I'm afraid of making any eye contact. Afraid if he might raise his voice at me or even push me away—I'm terrified even. Funny, how I longed for him to let go of me months ago but I crave for him. More, actually.
• ''Just one question.'' He starts speaking, making me look away and run my fingers through my hair, nervously. ''Why?'' He asks which leaves me in silence. What am I supposed to say? Should I just grab him and say that I didn't do it? Would he even believe me?