The Returning Ex

“For some reason, I thought about the time you and I went to the Morgans’ company when you called,” Ian said.

Why did he think of that? Nothing big happened. As a reply, she smiled. “And? Were you thinking of Simon and Sally?”

“No,” replied Ian. “Only you.” He kept on staring at Sophia.

Sophia was about to say nothing happened that day, but the serious look on Ian’s face and the gentleness in his eyes made her bite her tongue. Oh no, that look in his eyes. I don’t like it. She gasped. “Why the serious look? It’s making me nervous.”

A few moments later, he smiled. “I know you knew I was using you that day.”

Sophia said nothing as she pursed her lips, her silent surprise an affirmative answer, so he sighed. “I did think of using you that day, and you found out about it.” Nonetheless, since she didn’t ask, he didn’t say.

smiled. “It’s fine. That wasn’t a big deal. I was happy

gentler, and he sat up slowly. “I’ve seen many people over the years, but you’re the first who helped me without asking for anything

What’s he talking about? Something’s off about

off her. “Sophia, I’ve kept my feelings hidden all this time. But today, I want to tell you all about it.

surprise, Ian. You’re here too?”

who had showed up from nowhere. Sophia’s mouth formed an O. This guy’s gone for days now, so what’s he

was interrupted, Ian couldn’t say what

slowly, smiling. “I thought I’d drop

So what? There’s no need for a

at the coffee table, where a teapot and teacup sat. A moment later, he looked away and

surprised to see you here too, John.