The Dark Society

77

Alex felt enraged because the relationship with Karen had ended without provocation. Over and above that, he'd again trusted her only to be left heartbroken.

Based on this, he settled along the lakefront not intent on reminiscing, but rather forgetting. However, as the sun set headlights unexpectedly cut the dusk.

"I knew you'd find me." he remarked.

"You all right?" Lyndsey quizzed.

"As all right as I can be."

Tatum sounded generally sympathetic, but she also recognized Karen's manipulation. As it turned out, she'd again noticed the ironic similarities between him and Lyndsey even amid the varying perspectives.

"Karen has an agenda..." Tatum confessed. "Why can't you see that?"

"It doesn't matter because it's over between us."

The girls felt mostly relieved, but Alex appeared distressed, thus they stayed mindful of his emotions.

"Is that what she told you?" Lyndsey urged.

"Not exactly..." he revealed. "But, it was pretty obvious."

It's well known that Karen's schemes end in a calculated charade, so Tatum aims to separate herself and Lyndsey from the situation.

"Come on!" she announced.

"In a hurry?" he bellowed.

"We're leaving town for a while." Lyndsey told.

Alex overlooked the water.

"Give Sabrina my best."

Lyndsey sneered.

"How'd he know?"

When least expected he viewed an unforeseen message, but amid the silence his subtle gestures spoke volumes.

"What is it?" Lyndsey questioned.

"Karen..." he confirmed. "She wants to meet."

"Where?" Tatum asked.

He shifted and readied.

"At the lake."

Alex was like Luis in many ways, strong, determined and wanted the best in everyone. Even still, Sabrina and Karen weren't like other girls, yet Alex was in love and determined to make it work.