pte

e scanned the deserted street for a safe place to park. He occasionall

asped, his voice barely audible. His face had turned pale, and he was fighting hard to stay conscious and get a h

sping for breath. The place was on the opposite side of where he lived,

to take his pills with him, further increasing the pain in his chest. He had to deal with it on his own... he couldn't risk anyone finding out about his condition, not a a vulnerable time like this... After walking for a while, he was finally able to steady

ost in thought, oblivious to her surroundings. Alex didn't notice her at first, too caught up in his own problems. But a

ex asked, concern

crying. She nodded, but Alex could see the p

e a leaf. Alex's hand instinctively went to her shoulder, trying to offer some comfort, afraid that he h

ft and gentle this time. The look in her eyes said it a

ew shaky breaths. "I'm fine," she muttered, her

meanor tugged at his heartstrings. He couldn't just leave her

ly the least he could do. He didn't want to seem nosy but it just didn't sit ri

sion. For a moment, Alex thought she'd refuse, but then she nodded, a small smile on her lips before she start

fles. Alex tried to make small talk, but she didn't seem interested. He couldn't blame her; he wasn't exactly the best compa

down, her head in her hands, and began to sob again. Alex sat down beside her, feeling

asked again, his voice

d and puffy. "I'm sorry," she mu

he smiled slightly at him as she wiped her tears. He could see her trying to gain control of her emotions, but i

's quiet sobs, she had lost the battle to her emotions once agai

oing," he said,

ill sniffling. "Than

topped. "Are you sure you're oka

small smile on her lips.

ce her to accept his help. He turned and walked away, leaving

bench but had taken a left turn and he had to take a right. He sighed deeply as he cont

side to make sure he was okay. Concern etched on his face for his boss. "I was worried sick sir!. I a

red as he walked to his car door, his stiml min