The Returning Ex

Chapter 33

Zack seemed a little stunned by Sophia’s words. She then burst into laughter as she explained, “I was just fooling around; you don’t have to take me so seriously.” To change the topic, she gestured toward him. “Come and eat with me.

You’ve had a lot to drink just now, and I’m sure you haven’t gotten much to eat.” She ordered a little too much, and she definitely wouldn’t be able to finish her food.

“Your stomach is weak, so you shouldn’t eat so much of these spicy foods,” he remarked as he glanced at the dishes on the table. He then looked at the time before he continued, “I’m not going to stay for food as I still have some documents to review. You know your ex-husband; he’d murder me if I ever neglected my work.”

Sophia only nodded. “Alright; you should head back to work, then. We can have a meal when you have the time; we haven’t eaten together in a while.”

“Sure,” he answered with a nod.

She didn’t see him out and instead sat down and continued to consume her meal slowly. Every now and then, she glanced at the other pill placed on the table from the side of her eye. Although the pill definitely eased a lot of her troubles, she couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy since this was her first time taking it.

Right then, her moving chopsticks came to a halt as she felt a sudden need to simply laugh at herself. I’ve never gotten pregnant although I didn’t use any contraceptives in the past.

I don’t think it’ll happen this time—I’m just being paranoid about it. She placed her chopsticks down once again as she felt her mood being impacted by all her thoughts.

There was a minifridge in the room that had juice and other canned drinks. She went over and got herself a canned drink, which felt cold against her skin, before heading over to the window and looking out. She had actually lost her appetite to eat. Looking out, there were only a few people left at the beach; they looked like they were out for a walk.

Sophia let out a slight laugh after watching them for a while. I don’t know why, but I feel like I’ve been especially hypocritical ever since I came out here. Although there weren’t many people who really acknowledged my existence in the Constance Family, at least I had people around me back then.

Now, I just feel extremely lonely. She waited for a little longer before she got herself changed and left her room.

There was a small bar downstairs that was only accessible for guests. Sophia hadn’t planned on entering, but it was the time of the night where the place was buzzing with activity, and it caught her eye as she passed by.

Without holding herself back, she headed over and found an empty spot before sitting down in a corner. The waiter hurried over to take her order. “Do you have sky juice?” she asked with a smile.

The waiter was a little surprised, but he simply nodded and replied, “Yes, we do.” Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

She couldn’t drink alcohol, but she could still manage some snacks, so she got herself some crisps and fruits. With her legs crossed, she glanced around the bar before her gaze landed on a singer who was performing on a little stage near her.

The person caught her attention as he was strumming on a guitar while he sang. It was a song with a foreign language, and she didn’t understand its words, but the gentle and soft melody captured her heart.

Once her food and drinks arrived, she took a sip out of her glass of water. Right then, the singer’s eyes scanned the crowd, and their gazes met. With her hand holding onto the glass of water, she lifted it in a small gesture toward the singer, to which the singer smiled in return.

She then took a sip before leaning backward against her chair. Is this what it feels like being single? I can just flirt with anyone, anywhere; it feels pretty great.

Most of the guests at the bar were couples, but there were a few who came alone. She was no longer bothered by it as she ate two pieces of fruit before flipping her phone out.

She didn’t have many friends, and she couldn’t even find a person that she wanted to text. Finally, she decided to text Zack.

‘Come over for a bit once you’re done reviewing your documents.’ She attached a video of the singer performing the foreign song after she sent the message over.

Soon enough, Zack responded with a text. ‘You’re out again? That’s quick.’ She giggled. As she was in the mood to fool around, she replied, ‘I’m out to see if I can find myself a young man to spend the night with me.’ Even she felt like she was a little too shameless after she sent the text.