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.”

Sophia looked back at Zack. “So how do you suppose someone’s not up to something when they flirt?” Zack frowned, but Sophia cut him off before he could start, “By being a hypocrite like your boss?”

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

 

I?” I just feel unsettled when I think

“I am being serious. You’re a girl, so you have to look out for yourself. Predators are everywhere, and not all of them are wild

Sophia crossed her arms languidly, but Zack only blinked at her. Sophia droned on, “We’re all adults now, so be

 

to Sophia’s curiosity. “What’s wrong? Am I too

a familiar voice said, “Zack, why

from her. As usual, he looked aloof. She wondered

next time.” Before Zack could say anything, Sophia went inside

went past each other, he looked at Sophia. The hotel was

a clean look. Coupling it with

had never seen her looking this way. He never spent much time with her, and most of the time, she was quietly obedient to

she was a child. In the end,

front gate, having a conversation. Suddenly, John looked back and saw her right in the eyes. Sophia was taken aback, but

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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