Chapter 25 - David

I whistle as I make my way through the hall towards Alex’s apartment.  With a smile on my face, I toss the spare key to his apartment up in the air and catch it. 

I still don’t know what it means that he has added me to the list of approved people to visit him, but for the front desk to give me a spare key to his place blows my mind just as much as it makes me happy. 

I had tried knocking earlier, but he didn’t answer.  So, I went back downstairs and was going to ask if someone could let me know.  However, they ended up giving me the key instead and telling me I’m on the approved list.  I wasn’t going to argue with them and took it.    

Again, I toss the key back up in the air and catch it. 

This has been a very pleasant surprise, and one I’m not going to soon forget. 

My grin widens as I stop in front of his door. 

This is it.  A small part of me still hopes that he will