Maxine's Point of View

"I came here to pick you up," he said. He put his hand holding a handkerchief in his pocket, then extended his other hand in front of me, "Shall we?" He asked, while wearing a sweet smile.

Yes. Let's go. Let's go home, Alyn.

That's what I wanted to reply, however, my lips just parted but I couldn't utter any words. I don't know how long I have been silent, I just got back to my senses when ...