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.”

something when they flirt?” Zack

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

I think of him. I don’t

look out for yourself. Predators are everywhere, and not

consent. Everyone’s just here for fun.” Sophia crossed her arms languidly, but Zack only blinked at her. Sophia droned on, “We’re all adults now, so

curiosity. “What’s wrong? Am I

before he could say anything, a familiar voice said, “Zack, why didn’t you take

before turning around, and John was just a few steps away from her. As usual, he looked aloof. She wondered if he’d heard

Sophia went inside the hotel. When she went past John, she didn’t even spare him a