.........Alex's pov......"So, this is the best you can do?" I asked coyly staring at Lucas as he poured me a glass of wine. He paused and glanced at me. "No..." He whispered like he was short of words. "You know what? Just take me home" I muttered and he flinched. "Oh, come on, Alex. I'm doing all I can to show you that this feelings are not weak. They're strong and it's driving me crazy. I just want to be yours and you'd be mine" He said softly and I sighed. "I've never had a boyfriend before, I don't...I don't know what to expect. I want to avoid the problems, Lucas. If the relationship is gonna be toxic or I rather be on my own..." I explained gently. "I don't know the best way to show it Alex and I wish I did... But don't leave me hanging, please" He pleaded with a helpless look. I want him too but I don't want to give him the

.........Rissa's pov...... He shook his head slowly like he was about to drop a bad news concerning Mykel. "Well...unfortunately, i can't disclose what's wrong with him. He's really in a bad condition and we are yet to get through with him" He replied and I sucked in some air. He'll be fine, I'm sure. "Although, I fear he won't make it, my dear" He added and my eyes flared in astonishment. "Why do you say such??" I rasped as my ears perked up. "He's loosing his breath. There's no doubt he's gonna give up soon. And there's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to accept that the bullet tore him in half.." He informed and mom gasped. I slumped ruefully back on the bench hearing mom sob quietly. I was thrown speechless with what we had just uncovered about his health. He really wants to leave me, doesn't he?