Chapter 27: Too Late

'Captain!", Alex excitedly greeted Lambert when he saw him at the gym's entrance. Lambert was wearing a basketball outfit as if he was ready to train with them. Everyone was so shocked to see Lambert again. Everyone looked at him, including Rina. Rina wanted to make sure that she isn't hearing things… It's really Lambert! He is still handsome as ever… never changing., Rina thought as she looks at Lambert nearby, just within her reach again… when Lambert suddenly looked at her too. They both stared at each other… for a very long time. Rina felt she was electrified especially when she saw him giving her a soft smile. She was surprised but she reluctantly avoided his gaze and diverted her focus to Miguel who is also currently looking at her. Lambert's smile… is not meant for me. For whatever reason he is here today, I am sure I am out of it., Rina thought pessimistically as she gave Miguel her sweet smile. Miguel nodded and felt assured to see her smile at him, he smiled back at her to