Please be advised that there's a light indication of self-harm in this chapter.
The next morning, Piper woke up to an empty bed. She blindly searched for Alex beside her, only to feel her side of the bed, empty. Piper worriedly looked around the bedroom as she sees no sign of the raven-haired woman or even the clothes she was wearing in bed last night. She immediately stood up and looked for Alex in her apartment, with still no sign of her. Piper exhaled defeated. After Alex came back, they just lay in bed together wrapped in each other's warmth. Alex was spooning her when she asked about any other thing she needed to know. Piper answered her anxiously about the story of her erased tattoo that yet to be revealed. She wrapped Alex's arms around her tightly, as tears threatened to fall again. Alex just holds her firmly, kissing her on the cheek, as she felt Piper was getting emotional again. They both agreed that the topic should be discussed some other time as they were both emotionally exhausted.
Piper sat down at her living room couch, defeated. Sudden fear coursed through her, thinking Alex was gone. The raven-haired woman must have felt angry still, for her to leave Piper without saying anything. Piper's both hands covered her face. She felt miserable about the situation they were both in. She was in deep thought when she heard keys turning in her knob as the door slowly opened, revealing a somewhat disheveled Alex. It was raining outside as Alex's hoodie was slightly wet.
"Hey." Alex said as she smiled.
Piper audibly exhaled in relief as she timidly smiled back. She patted the seat beside her instructing Alex to seat. The raven-haired woman closed the door as she complied and seated beside the blonde. She placed the takeout bags on the coffee table in front of them. Alex looked at Piper's doe eyes as the blonde leaned into her and buried her face into Alex's neck. They stayed that way for quite awhile as Piper took in Alex's familiar smell. Alex's arms wrapped on her tightly as Piper's arms enveloped on Alex's torso.
"What's wrong?"
"I thought you left."
Alex rubbed her back soothingly as Piper buried her face more towards Alex's neck.
"Hey...I just went out to grab us breakfast. There's nothing in your fridge. We need to do some grocery shopping." Alex explained.
Piper felt relief coursed through her. This version of Alex seemed to forgive her easily. But Alex always did, even in the past. She easily forgives Piper whenever the blonde did something stupid. Piper wondered if she would be this forgiving once she told her about Stella.
"I can hear you thinking, Pipes."
Piper exhaled and sit up straight gazing into Alex's eyes. She observed the raven-haired woman as she saw Alex's slightly wet hair and soaked sweatshirt.
"Take it off. You'll get sick."
Piper lifts her sweatshirt as Alex raised her arms. She was still wearing a shirt inside that wasn't wet so Piper decided to just get her a towel to dry her hair.
"Wait, I'll get you a towel."
Piper stood up and walked towards her bedroom. She came back with the towel and rubbed it on Alex's jet black hair. Alex removed her glasses and placed it at the table.
"I got your coffee, Pipes. Sit down."
They both settled on the couch and started having breakfast. Alex observed how caring Piper was to her. Piper was being attentive towards her and always touching Alex lovingly. They sat closely as their light conversation flowed naturally, avoiding emotional topics for the meantime.
After they had finished, both of them just slacked off in the couch. Alex was resting her head on the back of the couch with her eyes closed. Piper observed her, leaving enough space between them as she sipped her coffee.
"You're staring. It's creepy."
"I'm just...admiring."
Alex looked at her as she smiled. Piper felt grateful that Alex was still able to look at her like that.
"I'm really sorry, Al...for the things I did in the past."
"We both did questionable things Pipes. I'm not innocent back then, so I'm sorry too."
Piper moved closer to her as she placed her coffee in the table. She rubbed Alex's shoulder affectionately, making Alex smile at her. Alex exhaled defeatedly. She knew that there was still a story waiting to be told in which she didn't know how damaging, but she felt strong emotions towards the blonde. She knew that the kind of love they had before was unhealthy and toxic, but she was still hopeful that this time might be different. Alex just hoped that whatever the untold story was, whatever questionable actions they did against each other at that time, it would still be grounded by their love for each other.
"What are you thinking?"
"This." Alex said as she hold Piper's arm and rubbed her thumb on her erased tattoo.
Piper swallowed a lump in her throat as she feared what was about to come.
"Do you want me to tell the story now?"
"No. Maybe next time. I feel tired. I just want to nap."
"You had trouble sleeping last night. I can feel you beside me."
"Yeah. My mind was...active."
Piper knew what Alex meant. Although the raven-haired woman tried to hide it, she knew Alex was stressed and her mind was racing, thinking about the past that Piper had revealed to her. She looked at Alex sadly as the raven-haired woman's eyes were wearily gazing back at her. Piper released herself on Alex's hold, leaving Alex puzzled, thinking if she said something offensive. Piper placed the throw pillows at the other end of the couch. She inclined backwards and spread out as she patted her chest for Alex to leaned in.
"Let me hold you."
Alex smiled as she did what Piper told her. She hovered above Piper and buried her face on the blonde's chest as Piper felt Alex exhaled deeply. Alex felt contented holding the blonde. Piper hugged her tightly and rested her nose on Alex's head as the raven-haired woman hugged her back and kissed her on the chest.
"I love you, baby."
"I love you too, Pipes."
They looked at each other intently, gazing into each other's eyes. Piper leaned in and held Alex's face gently, as she kissed her fervently. Alex kissed her back conveying how much she loved the blonde.
...
They both agreed to meet Nicky the next day, after each of their work. Alex was running late as she was having an impromptu meeting with a client, leaving Piper with Nicky. The two women didn't exactly hate each other, but they were not that friends either, at least not what they used to. There was an unspoken coldness between them ever since Alex's attack. Nicky was tolerant towards the blonde when she found out what happened with Alex and when Piper confessed to what she did. They were on a tavern waiting for Alex to come. They decided to order right away when Alex called and told them not to wait for her and order for their food. They agreed to do so as they were both starving.
"What time is Vause coming?"
"She said she'll be late. Maybe half an hour more."
Nicky nods in understanding. There was an awkward silence between them, neither knowing what to say to the other. Nicky observed the blonde. She saw how tired Piper's eyes were. They didn't have the same glitter since the last time she saw her with Alex. She wondered if it had anything to do with their last talk.
"How are you, Chapman?"
"I'm fine, Nicky. Thanks for asking."
"You look...exhausted."
"Just...drained at work."
Their meals arrived as they immediately started eating. They conversed on a light way only tackling basic topics. They were almost finished when Nicky couldn't help but ask.
"Chapman, are you alright?" Nicky asked gently.
Piper looked at her surprised. She realized that Nicky recognized the emotion she was hiding, like an old friend. There was no use hiding it to her again. Piper deeply sighed.
"Alex...Alex and I discussed Chicago."
"Oh."
"She didn't take the news very well. She left for awhile, but she came back. I'm still surprised that she did." Piper said as she smiled a little.
"She always does. Doesn't she?"
Piper didn't know if Nicky was taunting her or she's just stating the truth, but Nicky's tone made her believe that it was the latter.
"Yes...I guess she does."
"You're braver now, that's new."
They looked at each other, silently observing for a while. Piper knew that Nicky will be looking out for her friend, especially after what Alex went through.
"I know you don't like that I'm with her again...I know you cared for her Nicky...but I've learned my lesson well. I'm not losing Alex again."
Nicky looked at her sadly. She knew how much Piper was sorry for the past. She had seen how it affected her.
"Chapman, I hate to say this...but this time, it's not your decision to make."
Piper looked at her with obvious sadness in her blue orbs. She dropped her gaze when she realized Nicky was right. Nicky felt her pain as she observed the woman before her. The ghostly consequences of Piper's past mistakes were slowly catching up with her. She pitied the blonde for it.
"I really do hope she stays."
Nicky said comforting.
"Me too."
"You're a good person, Chapman. It's just that, you're freaking stupid sometimes.
They smiled at each other genuinely for the first time again. A sudden familiarity of comfort by old friends, resurfaced.
...
They continued to talk lightly for almost an hour, still without any sign of the raven-haired woman. Nicky wondered if Alex was still coming.
"Is your girlfriend still coming? Or she's hold up with someone else?"
Piper's brow furrowed on the statement as Nicky smirked. If there was something that didn't change about Piper, it was her inability to hide her jealousy when it comes to the raven-haired woman.
"I'm kidding!" Nicky laughed at her.
Piper took her phone out and started calling Alex. Nicky saw the concerned on Piper's face.
"What?"
"It was ringing, but she isn't picking up."
"Try again."
Piper tried three times with the same outcome. She was feeling anxious as the minute passed.
"Relax Chapman, maybe she's on her way and didn't notice her phone." Nicky said consoling.
It made the bushy haired woman wonder if Piper was like this, every time Alex was away. She studied Piper and saw how worried she was that Alex wasn't by her side. Piper dropped the call, searched the inside of her bag and took out her wallet.
"I need to go."
"What? Why?"
"I'll go over Alex's store and see what's holding her up."
She was about to call the waiter for their bill when she saw the raven-haired woman sprinting towards their direction. Piper sighed in relief upon seeing Alex, as Nicky silently looked at them. She smiled at how dramatic Piper was, but she was justified as she had every right to, ever since Alex's attack.
"Hi. Sorry, I'm late." Alex said as she reached their table.
Nicky greeted her as Alex smiled warmly. She seated beside the blonde and pecked her on the lips as they looked at each other.
"I was calling you. You're not answering." Piper stated.
"Sorry, Pipes. I had dinner with Yvonne. I didn't hear my phone."
"Yvonne?" Piper's tune was in question right away.
Alex recognized the tone, so she immediately explained, before Piper can even say anything.
"She's the client. She's a friend of Drew's mom...she's fifty." Alex said teasing.
"Okay...I was just asking." Piper said sheepishly.
Piper felt ashamed by her possessiveness as She knew she sounded jealous.
"Who's Drew?" Nicky asked.
"Oh, she's my best friend. Wait, you haven't met her! You two will click, I'm sure."
"Well, what are you waiting for? Invite her, Vause!."
"Ugh, I'm not sure if she's free today." Alex said as she pushed her glasses more to her nose.
Nicky sense an uncomfortable gaze between the two lovers. Piper hadn't seen nor talked to Drew since Alex's headache attack. They were both trying to avoid any encounter that could lead to an uncomfortable meeting.
"C'mon! I want to meet your special friend." Nicky said teasing as she wink on Alex.
"I'm not sure that's a good idea."
"What? C'mon Vause. It'll be fun, right Chapman?"
Piper looked at both of them, unsure of what to answer.
"What's the deal here?" Nicky asked.
"What deal?"
"There's something here. What's the reason why you both won't agree to my brilliant idea."
"No reason." Alex answered.
Nicky looked at them closely. She can sense something from Piper's hesitant gaze.
"Right! Are you jealous of her Chapman?"
"What? Of course not. Go, invite her."
"Are you sure?" Nicky asked.
"Yeah."
"Well, Chapman's good. So why not?"
"Really, are you now?" Alex teased.
"Yeah. I am. I'm so okay."
Piper said with conviction that earned a chuckle from Alex. Alex continued to tease the blonde as Piper slapped her at the arm playfully. Nicky observed the two with much content as a smile slowly edged on her lips. She can say that the two women are really happy regardless of what they were going through.
Alex gazed at Piper's eyes as her hand rubbed the blonde's shoulder soothingly.
"Are you sure it's fine, babe?"
"Yeah. I'm sure. It's okay, Al."
Piper's hand brushed on Alex's thigh as they smiled at each other lovingly. Alex excused herself as she called Drew. Her friend agreed to come and told Alex to give her 10 minutes as she was just around the area. The three of them continued conversing over drinks. Nicky was sharing a story when her eyes caught a woman with auburn hair that made her jaw dropped. Alex and Piper looked at where she was staring and saw Drew looking for them.
"Drew!" Alex said as she stood up.
"Are you kidding me? Fucking hell! Really? You really are something else Vause. I think Chapman has the right to be jealous, man!"
Piper timidly smiles to Nicky as Drew and Alex reached each other and hugged tightly. Alex instructed her friend to sit beside Nicky.
"Drew, this is Nicky."
"Hey, nice to meet you."
"You, too."
"Hey, Piper." Drew greeted the blonde.
"Hey." Piper answered as she smiled.
The four of them settled down in the table as the conversation continued.
"How are you, Drew?"
"I'm okay, Lex. Just busy with work. You?"
"Fine. I met Yvonne."
"Yeah? When?"
"Today. She was asking me for a quote on her event next month."
"Oh, yeah? That's great! She's a good client."
"I can tell."
Alex's hand reached over the blonde as she held Piper's hand under the table. She moved closer to Piper as the blonde smiled on having Alex close.
"What do you do, Drew?" Nicky asked.
"I'm an engineer."
"Wow."
"Yeah. She's a big shot." Alex teased.
"Shut up!"
"You are?" Nicky asked.
Nicky showed much interest with Drew as Alex observed the two talk. Alex shared proudly about Drew's previous project in LA and her magazine interview. It made Piper a little self-conscious, comparing herself to Drew.
...
Piper and Alex remained closed throughout the night. While the three women were on their third glass of alcohol, Alex stopped on her second. She didn't want to get drunk, but she lets Piper unwind.
"She's a good catch." Nicky said to Alex.
Alex laughed at her as Drew blushed on the compliment. Piper observed quietly, nursing her drink. She was slightly feeling insecure about the auburn-haired woman, especially now that even Nicky had a liking on Drew.
"She is."
"You're a good company, Nicky. I like you." Drew said.
"Thank you. But wait...really Vause? You let this one go? I mean, no offense Chapman, but..."
"Do you know that when a person use that statement, it's because it is usually offensive?" Alex asked.
She purposely diverted the topic as she knew that Piper will get a little uneasy with it. Nicky and Drew laughed while Piper smiled. She was really trying hard not to let the insecurity show. As Nicky and Drew converse, Alex leaned into the blonde.
"You okay, babe?" Alex whispered.
"Yeah."
"That's your fourth."
"It's the last. I don't want to wake up with a hangover tomorrow."
Alex chuckled as she repositioned her glasses. Piper smiled at the familiar way Alex held her glasses. They looked at each other intensely. Piper rested her arm on Alex's shoulder as her hand was on her nape.
"How's your meeting?"
"It's fine. I need to discuss some things to my supplier early tomorrow and coordinate with Yvonne."
Piper's thumb brushed on Alex's nape, soothingly. Alex rested her left hand on the blonde's thigh as she affectionately massage it, earning a smile from Piper. Drew stole glances on them as she couldn't help but get jealous on the display. It was obvious how the two adore each other.
"We should go early then."
"Yeah. Just finish your drink. Sleep in mine tonight?"
"I love to." Piper said as she smiled.
Nicky and Drew joined in the conversation as Alex and Piper stole whispers and intense glances as much as they can. It was late when they decided to leave.
"Do you have your car?" Alex asked Drew.
"No. I'll just take a cab."
"We can drive you home."
"No. It's fine."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah.
"Share a cab with me then. It'll be safer." Nicky said.
"We can drive you both home." Piper offered.
"It's fine Chapman. You and Vause go ahead. You'll be needing sleep soon."
Alex chuckled on Nicky's statement as she herself can see how slightly drunk Piper was.
"Ok then. We'll go ahead. Piper will be whiny anytime soon."
"I'm not whiny!" Piper complained as Alex and Nicky laughed.
Alex gave Drew a hug as the auburn-haired woman hugged her back. She did the same with Nicky as Piper did too. Piper bid Drew goodbye and the pair started walking. Alex held her hand tightly, assisting Piper. As soon as she thought they were in a distance with Nicky and Drew, Piper took Alex's hand and rested in on her shoulders as her left arm wrapped Alex's torso. Alex smiled and tugged her closely as Piper was still holding Alex's hand while it was wrapped on her shoulders and they continued to walk towards the parking. Drew saw the whole thing as she dropped her gazed immediately, even before Nicky could see.
"Don't hide it on me. Your face says it all night."
They smiled at each other as Drew blushed a little.
"Alex is different. It's hard letting her go."
"Yeah I know. It's Vause."
Nicky said as she smiled at Drew. They hailed a cab together and both promising to hang out again soon.
...
A revelation of a distant past came with a brutal blow. It was on the weekend when Alex decided to find out the truth over Piper's tattoo scar. She had delayed it because she herself was afraid of the story and what it can do to them, but delaying the inevitable was only going to make it worse. Alex decided to ask for the story that Saturday afternoon. They were on Piper's couch seated closed together. It was one of the moments in Piper's life where she can feel her heart, beats so fast, she thought she'll passed out. Alex's attention was on her. Her eyes behind the glasses were staring at her, studying every expression she had.
"Hey, it's okay." Alex said.
Her hands held Piper's arm as she brushed it, comforting. She can sense how anxious the blonde was.
"Al..."
"Just start where you're comfortable of sharing."
Piper looked at her sadly as her eyes began to gather tears at bay. Alex waited patiently for her. Piper's tears spilled as Alex worriedly looked at her. Piper knew it was time, and she should tell Alex, regardless of how difficult it was.
"Pipes, we can talk ab..."
"The tattoo, I had it in prison."
"Okay..."
Piper looked at her as her tears streamed. Alex was beginning to get scared over the story as she saw how miserable Piper was being.
"Once you're back into prison and had forgiven me, we made a plan on selling panties. I was working at the garments section, making undies...I had a business plan to steal the excess fabrics and made my own panties for women in prison to wear and sweat on it, then sell it outside for filthy men to sniff. You agreed on it and we were partners..."
"Okay." Alex said as she swallowed waiting for the bomb to be dropped.
"But you changed...your attention shifted. You started being paranoid. You even accused an inmate plotting something to kill you."
Alex listened intently as a thought came to her mind. She was right by thinking that way since the outcome of it was true. She waited for Piper to continue.
"I was left alone to deal with the business. You were worried all the time..." Piper said as she stopped when tears were choking her out.
"Hey...hey babe, slow down. I'll get some water." Alex said as she disappeared to the kitchen.
She came back with a glass of water and instructed Piper to drink as she patted Piper's back gently. The blonde sipped some and placed the glass in front of her. Alex was thinking of stopping Piper as it was clear that the blonde was in misery, but she knew they have to talk about it so they can finally put the past behind.
"Are you okay?"
Piper nods silently. She held Alex's face anxiously, thinking it might be the last time she was able to do so. Her thumb brushed at her cheeks. Alex held her hand that was resting at her cheek. She gave Piper a timid smile as the blonde slowly dropped her hand from her face. Alex was still holding her hand as she refused to let go.
"You were preoccupied at being worried all the time. You were paranoid that someone might come after you. I was alone and...someone...someone replaced you in the business. She was involved more than you were. She was helping me."
Alex looked at Piper as her mind processed what Piper was saying. She feared on what she will say next. She had a hunch that this can break her more than she already was.
"I wanted to show you how great I am with the business. I couldn't let go of it, it gave me so much power. It felt good at the time. It was the prison. It was changing me. I established something where I am feared and respected. I longed for your approval. I wanted your attention while you were worried and out of your mind. I felt alone and I expected you there, but you weren't. Al...she was there. She was constantly there. She was around and you're not. She gave me the attention that I craved so much, from you. I was stupid and selfish."
Alex blinked rapidly. Her heart was refusing to believe what her mind already knew.
"I cheated...I cheated on you." Piper said as she cried.
She closed her eyes as the words spilled to her mouth. She tasted the betrayal in her own tongue.
"Wh...what?" Alex said gently.
She was taken aback by the confession as her eyes showed confusion and denial. Her heart was blocking the words off.
"I...I kissed her when we're still together...and...and several times after that." Piper said as she sobbed.
She looked at Alex as she saw the looked of sheer anguish on her face. Alex slowly retracted her hand away, unable to find words to say. There was silence between them, a deafening silence before Piper speaks again.
"The tattoo...it was given by her."
"She tattooed you..."
"Alex..."
Alex tears instantly fall. She can feel her heart breaking with Piper's confession. She wiped the tears immediately, composing herself. She couldn't believe what Piper just confessed.
"I must have done something, right? I mean for you to lashed out like that. What else did I do?" Alex said as her voice shakes.
"Alex..."
"There's must be something...tell me. I mean, aside from being paranoid, and not giving you enough attention, what else did I do?"
"Al.."
Alex cried. She knew this time, there was none.
"Please...tell me something."
"No...nothing."
Alex's tears were running endlessly. She stood up facing away from Piper as she tried hard to calm herself. She was worried about her life while Piper was having an affair with someone else. She looked back at her with weary eyes.
"Why?" Alex said as her heart breaks.
"I'm sorry...I'm so sorry."
Alex was broken. She thought about what Piper was doing with her again. It suddenly gave her a burst of anger.
"So what are we doing? I...why are you with me again? Was this a charity? You feel sorry for me? Is that it? A guilt trip?" Alex yelled.
"Alex, no. I love you." Piper said as she sobbed.
"I can't...I need to.." Alex said as she shakes her head.
She needed an escape as her emotion was trying to break in the open. She suddenly felt vulnerable in Piper's gaze. She didn't want Piper to see how damage she was. She suddenly felt that she needed some protection away from Piper. Alex sprinted on the bathroom and closed the door behind her. Piper was immediately on her tail. She heard Alex sobbed at the other side as she rested her head on the door.
"Al...I'm really sorry."
Alex shakes her head like a kid. Her sobbing was on full force as she replayed what Piper had said. A sudden wave of misery came to her. She suddenly felt that the price she paid for her sins was too severe. All she had possibly believed for was a lie. She thought Piper was the one constant thing in her life, she thought that Piper loved her, she thought that for Piper, it was always her but something tells her, that all of those are just what she wanted to believe into. Maybe it was Piper for her, but for Piper, she wasn't. Alex's legs couldn't hold her weight anymore. She was still sobbing as she slowly seated. Her back was resting behind the door as she took off her glasses by her left hand. She tried calming herself, but she couldn't, so she pulled the neckline of her shirt and covered her mouth. Her distinct cries were heard by Piper on the other side as she herself wept in tune with Alex.
"Baby...Al...I'm so sorry." Piper cried.
Piper's forehead was still resting on the door as she weeped miserably. She couldn't help but hate herself as she again managed to break Alex's heart.
As Alex cries intensify and her breathing got labored, a sudden wave of pain came from her head. It was pounding and sending shooting pains in the side of her head. She closed her eyes as sudden flashed of lights came through. A wave of memory came crashing over.
"Please, don't leave..."
"Is that what I am to you? A fucking binky for you to suck on until you feel better?"
"I pick Larry. I pick him..."
"I have a friend...call Davey Crockett..."
"You have nothing to worry about..."
"Maybe, I don't like this version of you..."
"The paranoid, needy version...the judgy version...I mean, fuck Alex! What is your problem?"
"You have nothing to worry about..."
"You have nothing to worry about..."
"You have nothing to worry about..."
Alex was drowning. Her scars were opened, one after the other. She was sobbing furiously. She wanted to stop, but she couldn't. She didn't notice her left hand was gripping tightly on her glasses. As her pain escalated, her hand bent her glasses, breaking it. The lens broke in her hand, cutting her fingers and her palm. She was bleeding, but Alex welcomed the pain. She wanted to feel something else aside from the pain that was coming from her wounded heart. She couldn't understand why Piper was with her again. She managed to convince herself that years ago, Piper just loved her when it was convenient for her. Alex felt angry at herself. She allowed Piper back at her life again. She was really stupid to fall back in love with her. Her self-loathing escalated as her memory went back to the past few months. She wanted to break something. She smashed her left elbow on the wall beside her. She took the hit one after the other, with the intensity increasing each time. On the fourth time, her elbow hit the wall so hard, she heard a crack. She once again welcomed the pain.
Piper heard the banging on the wall, as panic shoots through her.
"Alex, please...please stop. Stop it."
Piper desperately cried. She knew Alex was deeply hurt and broken.
...
Alex didn't know how long she was sitting on the floor as her breathing came back to normal and she managed to calm down. Her mind was on autopilot. She looked at her hand that was bleeding and her elbow that had scratches and was bruised with no urgency to tend to them. She didn't care. She wiped her tear stained cheeks with the other hand and bring herself to a stand.
Piper heard the clicking of the lock as the bathroom door slowly opened. She stood up from the wall beside the door where she slumped moments ago and walked at the front of the bathroom door. She saw Alex's dead expression as her left arm was crossed on her stomach and was bruised, as her hand had drops of blood.
"Al, you're bleeding." Piper said as her voice shakes.
Her tears were forming again, at bay. She wanted to immediately tend to the wound, but she stopped herself from reaching Alex as the raven-haired woman walked straight, passing by her, ignoring her. She was heading towards the door.
"Al...Alex."
Alex stopped and looked back at Piper. Piper saw her emerald orbs in pain. Her eyes were swollen from crying and her face was deadpan.
"You lied to me."
"Al, I didn't...I couldn't tell you the truth just yet. I'm afraid I am going to lose you, again." Piper explained as she thought about the past few months.
"You said...you said I have nothing to worry about." Alex said in a sad voice.
Piper was stunned. Alex remembered. She remembered what Piper had said all those years ago about her worries on Stella. Piper's eyes shed tears once again as she shakes her head.
"Alex..."
Alex stood there for a few seconds looking back at Piper's blue orbs before she dropped her gaze. Her blankness expression hurt Piper. She slowly turned her back once again against Piper, heading towards the door. The last Piper heard was the screaming sound of silence as Alex lifelessly closed the door.
This was kind of heavy. 'sighs'...kind of hard to write. Is it tough to read too?
Thanks, guys! Your thoughts about this story always amaze me.