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.

“It’s fine. That wasn’t

in his eyes became gentler, and he sat up slowly. “I’ve seen many people over the years, but

was confused. What’s he talking about? Something’s

kept my feelings hidden all this

a surprise, Ian. You’re here too?”

pockets, who had showed up from nowhere. Sophia’s mouth formed an O. This

that he was interrupted, Ian couldn’t say what he wanted to, so he

I’d drop in

no need

a teapot and teacup sat. A moment later, he

a response. “Yes. I’m surprised to see you here too,