Chapter 36

ALEXA'S POV

"Sir, why did you ask me out on a date?" I asked as we both sat at the back of his car's trunk. The door had been liften up so in case it rained it would prevent us from getting wet.

"Why wouldn't I?" He glanced back at me before giving me another smile.

Did he already forget?

"I'm not saying I'm complaining, but isn't that a little sudden?" My words came out more bluntly than I meant it too.

"You should never rush these things, Alexa. Don't ever doubt yourself or how wonderful the people around you are. Trust me when I say that, I've met my fair share of people who never understand love or kindness."

"How old did you grow up?" I inquired further.

"Nineteen years old, Alexa,"

This man, Mr.Brown, had grown up a very mature person despite his age. He had a hard life, yet he seemed to have found peace.

Maybe having Nolan early in his life blessing in disguise.

Maybe that was the reason for his happiness and acceptance.

I shook off all thoughts and focused on my surroundi