Alfred's expressions remained the same despite his tears. He wiped his tears with his palm. Julian patted his back. She couldn't think of any comforting words.
"He used to tell me my mum would come for me someday. He was my pillar my role model." He sniffs "One day I'll avenge his death. It's my promise. Just two more years". He smiled bitterly. "Just two". Julian
wanted to ask him what would happen after two years but she figured it wasn't the right time to ask. She had so many questions like, how he met Roche, who killed his dad but she couldn't. She could only comfort him.
"It's all fine'". After a while he composed himself.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked you a question that hurts you.."
"It's not your fault." He forced a smile. Julian smiled back. She never thought Alfred would ever break own like that. He always jokes and plays with everything. He was fun and jovial. No one would have thought he hid so much pain in his heart.
"How was it". Alfred asked her
"How was what?" . Julian was taken by surprise. She did not think he would be back to his jovial self now. And she was also clueless about what he was talking about.
He sounded as if nothing had happened. She admired his courage. Although she had no idea what Alfred was talking about, she was still happy that he wasn't blaming himself anymore..
"Miss.". He interrupted her train of thought. She lowered her face feeling a bit embarrassed. She was lost in her thoughts that she didn't realize he had answered her question. "How was a day spent with
me?". Julian laughed.
"I enjoyed it. It's a memory. One I would never forget".
"Really. I was going to kill my friends but not anymore".
"Yea. The best and most memorable day of my life is all thanks to them". She admitted.
"I guess so, thanks for..."
"No, I should be the one thanking you. I haven't had a female friend in a long time. You stood out. I'm glad we're friends".
"Me too" She replied shyly. Her face reddened.
"You look cute when you're shy". He took a photo.
"Hey, delete that".
"No". She tried to collect his phone. He held her hands and pulled her close. "How about a trade and barter. A kiss for a pic". He teased. Her eyes widened.
"Alfred!". He laughed.
"I thought so. So I'l keep the pic". She opened her mouth to speak but nothing came out. He smirked. She got off him and left.
BUZZZZZZZZLLZLLZZZZ
"How about a quick break". The computer system said.
It signified end of Lockdown.
Julian sighs looking at her reflection in the mirror. She wished the lockdown was a Iittle longer. She wanted
to spend more time with Alfred. She scolded herself for nurturing such thought. She packed her stuff with a lot of hesitation. Alfred smiled as she came into the sitting room.
"You can stay if you don't want to leave. I don't mind". He joked.
"Are you always like this?".
"Like what?".
"Hmm. I'm leaving". She said still standing at a spot.
"You aren't moving'".
"Jerk." She left for her room.
Alfred smiled. "I've got some business to handle."
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