RUBBY'S POV
"That was uncalled for," I turned to Alex as I got into his car.
"What?" He asked feigning ignorance.
"Why did you drag his cheeks?"
"Oh, that?" He said and burst out laughing; the driver even joined him; it was contagious, and soon I found myself laughing too.
"Good night Rubby," He waved as I entered my apartment.
I spent that night getting ready for the next day, happy for the opportunity to be at the international conference the next day.
The next day, the airport buzzed with life as passengers hurried to their gates, children giggled, and flight attendants gracefully maneuvered through the crowds. I glanced at Alex, who sat beside me in the lounge, looking oddly tense.
I frowned; we hadn't said anything to each other since we arrived.
His fingers drummed against
