Chapter Fifty-Six: A Budding Friendship

"Well, okay. I feel suffocated here anyway." Alena finally agrees, but deep inside, she's not letting her guard down.

"After you..." Cillian smiling asks her to lead the way.

They were greeted by the early night wind as they walk their way to the wide road. They finally switched on all the lamp posts so the road are all lighted up. At the same time, there were some roaming security around the area, so she feels a bit safer.

"Feels nice to finally get out here, huh?" Cillian spoke again.

"I have to admit, yeah." Alena replied.

"I saw you at the party awhile ago and you look obviously bored. I feel the same way too. Those people bored me to tears trying to look cool to others, and they just want to be the center of attention. Pfft! Once they know about the harsh reality of life, they won't be as cool as they think they are..." Cillian said, while shrugging his shoulders.

"Well, let's just let them be. The reason why I transferred to the big city is because I want to finish my studies, w