Chapter 37 Encounter

Serina parked her car in the school parking lot and was about to call Tia when she spotted a familiar figure. She would remember that silhouette no matter how much time had passed. Why was he here? Serina was somewhat surprised. As Xander turned around, he met Serina's eyes. It seemed to have ignited a different kind of emotion between them. "Hi, Ms. Serina," Xander greeted warmly, waving his hand. Serina was not sure of what to say. Even after all this time, her heart could not help but race every time she saw his face. "Hi, Ms. Serina. How are you?" Xander slowly approached. "I'm saying hello here, why aren't you responding? This is quite disheartening." Serina pursed her lips, suppressing the emotions that were welled up within her. She replied softly, "Hello, Mr. Xander." "Why are you being so formal, Ms. Serina? Didn't we chat for a bit the last time we met? Now you're acting like we're strangers." Xander seemed slightly hurt. Serina smiled. "How could you think that,