Chapter 21 - The Unexpected Turn of Events (4) (1/2)

”Alex?” April put her hand on his arm again. She wanted to grab his attention and She didn't want to accept his sorry.

Alex turned his head to April and to her hand again. He was puzzled. Didn't she not want for him to touch her? ”Yes?”

”You don't have to say sorry. I'm actually happy and thankful to you” April gave him a genuine smile and took her hand back.

”Happy? Thankful of me? How?” Alex sipped his wine and tilted his head.

”Im happy because I get to experience new things here in England.” April looked at the ocean, she was indeed happy. She would never be able to experience this without coming here. Even if she could, it wouldn't feel the same.

”And I'm thankful to you, for bringing me to England. You made me experience what's it like to be a normal girl. Since I came here, my nightmares became less and so far I haven't had any episodes.” April looked at Alex again, this time her smile was different from the other ones she gave. She felt at peace, Like she had just unloaded a big burden off her shoulders.

Alex's mouth was slightly open, since when did he thought that April had a beautiful smile. Hearing her words, he felt like he'd actually done something right with his life. Ever since he got married, he always felt like everything he does for his wife was wrong.

”No, thank you April.” Alex smiled back to her and brushed her hair away from her face.

”For?” April gulped. Alex was too close to her. She could almost feel his warmth.

”For giving me a son.” He knew he wasn't drunk, but he was drunk with April's presence. Alex couldn't help but feel happy as well, it had been a while since he had a good time.

”Aren't you mad because I ruined your marriage?” April had always wanted to ask this question, she felt guilty for barging in to Alex's life.

Alex looked at the ocean again, his thoughts were going far beyond. He shake his head. ”No. It was already ruined, way before I knew that we had a son together. It seems that Francesca and I, weren't meant for each other.” He finally realized why he wasn't happy anymore. But realizing is different from accepting it. How could he? He had love his wife for more than 10 years.

April looked down, she could feel the sadness in Alex's voice. She felt the pain for him. She now realize that Alex's happiness was her happiness too. April was unselfish, If someone could grant her wish. It would be the happiness of all the people that she loves, it included Alex's. Even if it meant that she can never be with him.

She didn't noticed that she shed a tear, only when Alex wiped it away for her.

”Why are you sad?” Alex cupped her face to make her look at him.