Alec arrives wearing black trousers , a black button up shirt that has long sleeves that were rolled up to his elbows .
His cheeks hallow as he drags a lung full of smoke , flicking the cigarette onto the wet grass next to the pavement , brushing his foot over the cigarette before blowing the smoke out into the air , combing his hair with his fingers before opening the door to the front door , striding in to find everyone rushing around , several helpers setting up the dining table , his mom placing flowers in the centre when her eyes land on him .
“Alec !” She beams as he stands in the door , readying himself to back out and run , but with his mom padding towards him , he knows that he can’t escape now .
“Hi mother .” His eyes immediately roam the room , looking for the specific dark
