Chapter 165

Three days have passed since I've isolated myself. I'm okay with the thought that if I don't know about it, maybe it'll hurt less.

I'm scared to step out of the room. Scared to hear the bad news. What if Doctors say that they can't do anything? What if Max says he can't do anything? What if something really happens to Alex?

I shook my head in fear.

“Eri.” Max' voice echoed in the room and I looked at him.

He had a warm smile on his face and for a second I wanted nothing but to look at him and forget all my demons.

“Get ready, I'm taking you out on a dinner.” He said.

I shook my head in denial.

“Come on, get up. I'll buy your favourite dessert for you.” He nudges on my arm.

Not being in the strength to deny him any further, I simply nodded my head. Grabbing my hair into loose pony and sliding a black cardigan over my clothes, I turned to him. “I'm ready.” I said, realising that my throat is dry. I wonder when was the last time