After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#21 “I was Wondering the Same Thing.”

Emily, having been closely watching the exchange between Benjamin and Alexander, brushed Alexander’s hand to nab his attention.

“Alex, thank you for coming here with me tonight,” Emily said, trying to keep his attention. “I know my parents can be a bit much, so I really am grateful.”

Slowly shifting his eyes from Sophia to Emily, Alexander takes a deep breath and sits back in his chair. Turning to meet Emily’s gaze fully, Alexander replies, “Of course. This is a great networking opportunity.”

Catching the edge still in Alexander’s voice, Emily leans in closer to him, hoping to draw him nearer to her. “I have to admit I am excited but also nervous about my performance tonight, Emily whispers.

Taking a sip of his champagne, Alex mutters, “Yes, I am sure it will be lovely.” His eyes never divert from closely watching Sophia and Benjamin, but it was obvious he had put the confrontation on hold for the time being. Meanwhile, Benjamin and Sophia had their heads bent close in lighthearted banter.

“I am so impressed that they were able to get a student of Marcus Paus to perform tonight,” Benjamin exclaimed. “The Williams is certainly a lot of things, and connoisseurs of fine music appear to be one,” Finishing his glass of champagne, he adds, “and fine champagne, too.”

“Yes,” Sophia agrees, “this is quite an impressive accomplishment of the Williams. Their taste in everything is… fine.” Sophia flashes a curt smile at Benjamin, and they both giggle.

“Tell me, do you think Barbara knows your relationship with Maestro Paus?” Benjamin smirks. The combination of the champagne and his and Sophia’s shared secret has made him a bit giddy.

of her champagne and offers a knowing look to Ben. ” Absolutely not. I would

wants to have the upper hand in everything. I would not put it past her to

quickly, “first, Maestro Paus would not stand for any nonsense. He is one of the

he is,” Benjamin teases as the waiter brings him another glass

since I was a teenager. He has been working on this piece for over two years. I

he is always in awe of her. “So wait, does that mean you

know it extremely. I can perform it just as well as the student who is playing tonight.” Sophia replies without a hint of boasting or gloating in her

protege that is performing?” Ben questions. “Yes, in fact, I am actually a close friend

corner of his eye, he sees Alexander watching the two of them

what I donated to the charitable auction that is happening after the concert?”

replies, leaning closer to Sophia. Alexander’s

something extraordinary. So from my own

the violin, Benjamin simply grins back. Leaning closer, Sophia replies, “It is

me in welcoming a very special performance. Ms. Emily Williams has graciously agreed to provide us with a taste of her

Emily proceeds to take the stage. She performs Tchaikovsky’s Concerto, playing well but not overly memorable. The audience responds with a soft round

after coming offstage and returning to the table. “Wonderful darling! Simply wonderful, Emily’s

“Well?” she questions timidly.

Emily,” Alexander replies. “Do you think I could get another glass of champagne? “Alex asks as