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.”

do you suppose someone’s not up to something when they flirt?” Zack

by surprise. “Why are you

feel unsettled when I

sighed. “I am being serious. You’re a girl, so you have to look out for yourself. Predators are

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

blinked, much to Sophia’s curiosity. “What’s wrong?

say anything, a familiar voice said, “Zack, why didn’t you

few steps away from her. As usual, he looked aloof. She wondered if he’d heard what she said, but she bravely looked back

until next time.” Before Zack could say anything, Sophia went inside the hotel. When she went