Ninety Four

I couldn't help but wonder what was preventing him from advancing. Was he getting increasingly irked with the current ambiance in the hallway, now that I was present?

He approached me, causing me to feel a flutter of nerves. I wasn't sure if I should flee or stand my ground and watch him come closer.

"Casslie, it's been a long time," he said, speaking slowly as I cautiously met his gaze. "I had no idea you were here in the Philippines too."

"I've been here for over a week now," I responded succinctly, and he studied me intently.

Of course, Casslie! Iffin you! He's probably just visiting his grandfather! What else would he be doing here?

"I was on my way there now," he answered, and I gazed at him thoughtfully.

I informed him that I would be heading back to Grandpa Alexander's room to say farewell. We made our way to his room in silence, with my mind focused on the jumbled thoughts swirling in my head, and Zach simply observing the flowers he had placed on Grandpa Alexander's tabl