Chapter 19.2 - Alex

When Sam, my dad, and I were invited for a family affair. As usual, the home was filled with loud, boisterous laughter. As much as I wanted to stay there longer, I couldn't, so I got up and moved to a more quiet location close by. So, I ascended the steps until I was on the balcony. I flung open the French doors and stood there admiring the huge, star-filled skies. Just then, I heard a throat clearing behind me. I instantly spun around and there was Sam. She came over and took a seat next to me, lifting her face to look up at the sky. "How are you feeling right now?" The only thing I can ask to break the awkward silence between us while everyone else in the room was speaking is the question. Sam glowed. "In the following month, I'll be married." She raised her fingers and flicked them to reveal the diamond ring on her index finger, which caused her face to flush. "Alex, aren't you glad for me?" 'Yes." I was at a loss for words. My head seemed empty and unusually da