As I spoke, I approached my house hoping that no one would hear how my heart was hammering deep in my chest. All the while, my brain kept thinking what Alex was up to now: he had come yesterday to check up on me? Now l, he was doing the same today? How long was this going to continue? What the heck? Kelly didn't make any sound as she walked besides me. It was as if she knew I was in no mood to talk right now. As I approached the limousine, the door to the passenger seat slid open and Alex stepped out. He was wearing a suit that made it obvious that he had been coming from the office. That only rattled me more because why on earth was he leaving his workplace to come see me when he had been to see me yesterday? He was now resting against the side of the limo like he was modeling for

