The Returning Ex

Sophia and Trevor stayed by the bonfire for a while more before going back to their table, but when they came back, everyone was gone.

Not that she minded though, so she sat down. After downing a few glasses of wine on an empty stomach and having a few kebabs, it was churning down there. She tried to push it down with some juice, but to little effect.

Trevor was sweating from grilling the meat, but he kept smiling at Sophia. “I checked tomorrow’s weather forecast. They said it’s not that hot, so let’s go on a little trip. I’ll plan the itinerary. What do you say?”

Sophia stared at the seat John was in earlier. “We’ll see.” She wasn’t in the mood to think about the next day’s event.

There wasn’t any show on the stage now, for everyone was dancing around the bonfire, though this was the merriest time of the night.

Trevor looked in the bonfire’s direction. “Why don’t we go have some fun around the bonfire? They’re all dancing there, and it seems fun.”

the dancers perfunctorily. “I want to rest for a bit. I

Trevor. “What happened?

of grilled meat wafted from afar, but it disgusted Sophia now despite

and get me some pills?” All the color she got from being heated up by the bonfire was replaced

stood up. “Okay. Wait for me right here,

had left, she slowly stood up and went to the quieter side of

on a spot. The humid sea breeze caressed her, but it felt chilling to the touch. Sighing, Sophia hugged her legs and thought whether

she had to see John all the time, this vacation would be pointless, for it would be impossible to

a long time, with nothing but the crashing of waves as her company. When