24. Call

Fany

Alfred managed to catch me on the sidewalk in front of the apartment. "Say, what's wrong?"

I shook my head, why is he so stupid? He should know my heart!

"Fany, why are you acting like this?" Alfred asked, gripping my arms like an eagle gripping prey.

"Alfred," Melissa's voice. He left the apartment with his family, but only his Mom and Dad got into the car. He was waiting for Alfred.

"Your fiancé is waiting. There, go--"

"Oh, so it's because of Melissa?"

Alfred let out a long snort, loosened his grip and chuckled. He waved at Melisa then focused on me. "You're jealous because you saw me with Melisa, right? Fany, that night I told you everything, right? About me and Melisa's strange relationship? Did you forget?"

"Yes, of course. I know ... everyone ... my friends are waiting, see ya."

I crossed the street into the Café. I stopped in front of the glass door only to see how Al