She didn't know what to respond, yet she felt something snapped deep inside her. It was joy with a mixed of worry. She knew deep inside her that she wasn't the right person for Alex.
April withdrew away from Alex and took a couple steps back. She turned around and hugged herself. She felt dirty, dirtier than trash. Those images, those memories inside her head came rushing forth. Tears kept flowing down her eyes, as she tried to control her emotions.
Alex was stunned when April pulled away. "April? I didn't mean to scare you. I meant what I said. I'm serious about us. I want us and Sky to be a real family." He then slowly walked closer behind her and hugged her from behind. He kissed her head and then burrowed his face in her neck.
April felt her throat aching as she force her emotions down. She closed her eyes, afraid that she will breakdown. "I .... I..." She kept trying to say something, but her voice was shaky. As if something was lodged in her throat.
