Chapter 21: Old Memories

Alex ran as fast as he could into the bar the moment he stepped down from his car. His heart was beating so hard and fast, but he didn't stop running because he was worried.

As soon as he got in, he met her seated on the seat close to the counter. He walked closer and found out she wasn't drunk but instead, her eyes were swollen.

"Stella." He called her name and she cocked her head towards his direction. Once Stella saw him, she rose up on her feet, walked towards him and hugged him tight even to his surprise. He could only stand and wait for her to say something.

She had called him earlier and was crying on the phone. She needed someone to talk to, so he was here for her. Alex was going to pretend he had no idea why she was this way, but he knew why.

She finally took her hands away from his waste. "I'm sorry." She said sniffling.

"It's fine. Are you alright?"

She nodded her head at first, but the next second, she shook her head in negation, and said. "No, no, I'm not okay, Alex. I j