the streets were alive with horns honking, sellers yelling, and the occasional conversation between couples strolling hand in hand, I was en

What did Alexand

in her universe, was more than just the way she gazed at me. Despite my best efforts to convince myself differen

rrived at my small apartment. My weight made the springs moan, serving as a sharp reminder of

letting out a trembling breath. Echoing Alexander's earlie

I said out loud, the word tasting strange

ion that seemed like an unaffordable luxury. Not quite within grasp. But Alexander's faith, his certainty t

he? About making ends meet with

t is simple for you, Alexander Steele. You have mo

me that I couldn't see myself, was even more telling than what he said. I felt i

shifted. I was unable to fall asleep, and the first rays of sunlight that broke through my curt

. I pulled my hair back into a loose ponytail, my hands shaking a

ridled enthusiasm. Her cheeks were already pink

and raised her phone. "Y

luggage down. "What

nder's picture at one of our tables. Alexander Steele

over. "Where did y

ared on social media! Mia smiled, unaware of the chaos building i

come the centre of attention for Alexander. "Excellent,"

hurry up! It is thrilling! Who

ure what I wanted, I didn't reply. Was Alexander coming back? Was he going t

d together. The coffee smell permeated the air, clients chattered, and order

I was psychologically, emotionally, and physically worn out by midday. Whatever spark had ign

heard a familiar voice as I was

king you mi

at the doorway, demanding attention even

ting mine. For a brief period, the sounds inside the café seeme

uiet as he replied, "I h

d hard. "No, absolutely not. I simp

orner of his mouth. "I felt

up my neck was unavoidable. "T

o a vacant c

serving us from the counter. Alexander took a se

se for yesterday." "Victoria has

d to ask further questions. "

is expression softened. She is a former acquaintance of min

ow more about the man behind the mask. Mia came over with a tr

winking and putting the dri

laugh. "Your coworker i

t smile as I said,

ures. Although there was no denying Alexander's charisma, what really captured my

time he departed, as though he had

oo late to change direction," replayed in my hea

ight be correct for t