Natasha, bathed by the late afternoon sun, sat on an empty park bench by the side of an open school field, watching the boys play soccer game.
Her sad eyes were filled with defeat and almost threatened tears. And just then, her earlier conversation with Kevin rattled through her mind.
“You are breaking up with me?”
“I need to give T-Rex fewer reasons to kill you.”
The tears broke free and trickled down her cheek. She uttered a sob as she raised a hand to wipe them off.
“Natasha?” A familiar voice called from behind.
Startled, she turned and found, standing under a towering oak a few meters away, Alex. Net of wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes as he studied her features. He started towards her, sensing her negative expression.
“Were you crying?” Alex questioned with k
