Chapter 147: Bitter Memories

A moment of anxious silence followed his words. 

"It's good to see you, Erik." I said, unsure of how I should greet him.

He hesitated, then sighed and approached our table and collapsed on one of the empty chairs. "Yeah." He mumbled before slouching. "Damn it."

We sat there, not sure of what to say. If not for Alina and Joshua coming down the stairs, our silence would have probably continued.

"Kai?" Alina whispered as soon as she saw me. Joshua's expression darkened a little before he suddenly grinned. "Oh hey." He said with a cheerful voice.

"Hey guys." I said with a faint smile. "It's good to see you."

"I'm so glad you're back!" Alina shouted before running towards me and throwing her arms around my neck. "I thought you'd left – that you'd never come back!" 

"Sorry," I said with a chuckle as she rested her head on my shoulder. "I didn't mean to worry you."