The Returning Ex

Zack’s expression froze, then he looked at Sophia, full of tease. “Were you jealous?” Being the gossip guy, Zack quickly huddled closer to her. “Tell me the truth. Do you still love my boss? If you do, I—”

“Yeah, right.” Sophia scoffed at him, her expression ridden with mockery. “I have a whole ocean’s worth of fish to choose from, so why do I have to keep watch over one in an aquarium?”

Zack clicked his tongue. “You just had to make that pun, don’t you? If the boss heard it, he’s going to feel sad.”

“How he feels is none of my business,” she replied indifferently.

Eventually, they came back to the hotel. The staff was already moving the tables back after the party had ended, so both of them stopped to give way for them.

Zack couldn’t hold it in during the wait, so he said, “Look out for the guy who was flirting with you today. He’s overly passionate. I know he’s up to something.”

how do you suppose someone’s not up to something when they flirt?” Zack frowned, but Sophia cut him off before he could start, “By

comment took Zack by surprise. “Why are you berating him

should I?” I just feel unsettled when I think of him. I don’t hate him, but something’s just…

“I am being serious. You’re a girl, so you have to look out for yourself. Predators are everywhere, and not all of them are wild

here for fun.” Sophia crossed her arms languidly, but Zack only blinked at her. Sophia droned on, “We’re all adults now, so be more open, hm? I’m not

“What’s

opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, a familiar voice said,

moment before turning around, and John was just a few steps away from her. As usual, he

have business to settle, so until next time.” Before Zack could say anything, Sophia went inside the hotel. When she went past John, she