"You're making a huge mistake, Celine. We had something special, and you're just letting it slip away. I thought you felt the same way, but I guess I was wrong. Well, either way, I'll always be here for you," Alex said, his jaw tight. His eyes were a mix of pain and frustration, as he struggled to keep his voice steady, but it cracked slightly at the end.
Celine’s breath caught in her throat. "Where is this coming from?" she wondered, her mind rumbling, trying to figure out what she had just heard. Alex had always been her friend, never anything more. They had shared good times, supported each other, but intimate? Never. She looked into his eyes, searching for the right words. "Thank you, Alex. I appreciate it, really," she said softly, her voice low.
Alex nodded, with a hardened express
