After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#26 “You Arrived Just in Time.”

Sophia tiredly looks around the room for Benjamin. It has been a long evening, and she is ready to return to her apartment, have a glass of red wine, and snuggle up in bed. Not seeing Benjamin, she orders another glass of champagne from the bar and takes the corner seat.

“Hello,” a voice says from a man taking the seat next to her. “I would offer to buy your drink, but these shindigs with their open bar really damage my pick- up lines.” The man laughs, obviously delighted with his joke.

Sophia turns to him, offers a polite but dismissive smile, and pulls out her phone to check emails. The man does not take the hint and continues, “You don’t need to be intimidated. I am just like any other guy.”

“Excuse me?” Sophia questions. Moving closer to Sophia, the man chuckles, “Yes, I am THAT Davis Reeceman.”

“Who?” Sophia asks, feigning ignorance. She, of course, has heard of the extremely popular celebrity but is not about to humor his arrogance.

“Oh, come on. I’m Davis Reeceman, star of the action movies trilogy, ‘The Spy Guy.’ I am sure you have heard of me.” Davis states, irritated that she does not appear impressed. Looking him coldly in the eyes, Sophia gently replies, “I’m sorry, I don’t frankly keep up with movies.”

“That’s OK, you can come back to my place, and I can give you a private show, “Davis leers, running his fingers across her bare shoulder.

shivers in disgust and says, “I am actually waiting for my date. Then we are leaving.” As Sophia stands up to leave, Davis seizes her

She does not tolerate unwanted advances

lady said to let go of her, and I suggest you do that immediately,” a deep voice says from behind Sophia. Davis rises, his hands still

The stranger, noticing her struggle, steps between her and Davis, forcing Davis to release his grip from her

mature, affluent individuals than go anywhere with

“Perhaps you and I should

he appears very calm and casual

takes a final step closer to Davis, closing all the open space between the two men. “I will ask you one more time, nicely, to leave. Then I will forcibly

ensuing argument. Sophia can’t help but roll

Bayell, of all people,” Alexander mutters to himself, recognizing the stranger who has come to Sophia’s rescue. Michael Bayell, his longtime adversary and

advantage of the situation “What are you doing, man? This is the perfect chance to show that guy who’s boss and impress Soph with some

goading, except to retort, “Don’t call her that.” He concentrates on Sophia, whose well-being

and capture Alexander’s attention, she quips, “It isn’t

he’s no match for the composed and imposing figure that is Michael, Davis takes a step back and begrudgingly gives up the fight. “Fine, whatever.

in his eyes. “Are you alright?” he

for Michael’s timely