Chapter 17.1 - Alex

I left the meeting with Justin's permission and went for a quiet and peaceful stroll through the streets a few blocks from the college. I had no idea I'd driven down a street that would take me back to my previous location. I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I was wandering along a well-worn route toward the historic mansion. My head twitched when I saw the big cypress gate with an attached metal plate reading 'Yoon Residence" and the stone wall surrounding the old house. As I recalled joyful memories, tears flowed down my cheeks. 'Alex," the man, older than me, called my attention. 'Yes, dad," I responded. I shifted my gaze to a large man with a broad grin on his face. 'You have a great ear for the drums, son," he said as he opened his arms wide, inviting me to hug him. 'You make me proud to have a great son like you. Would you like to play again?" He said after he squeezed me tightly and I returned to my seat. I turned on the CD player, which was playing, and