RUBBY

"I honestly do not know," Alex replied rubbing his temples.

"It's been years now, yet I've not been able to prove that I am innocent. That is why, I am so scared whenever you are around him."

I reached out for his hand. "You don't have to be. I know what I want."

"Thank you," he muttered and blinked continuously.

"It's okay. You should learn to cry in my presence."

He nodded, biting his teeth hard, and still forcing back the tears.

"How is your Dad? I should come to see ...