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.

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

rude celebrity. She does not tolerate unwanted advances and will not

from behind Sophia. Davis rises, his hands still

tries to pull away from Davis. The stranger, noticing her struggle,

prefer to stay here with distinguished, mature, affluent

raises his voice, “Perhaps you and I should step outside so this child can teach you how the novel-rich, or whatever it is

Sophia is impressed and intrigued by the stranger. Even though he appears very calm and casual

all the open space between the two men. “I will ask you one more time, nicely, to leave. Then I will forcibly remove you.” His voice carries a steely edge, leaving no doubt about his

argument. Sophia can’t help but roll her eyes in annoyance at the

to Sophia’s rescue. Michael Bayell, his longtime adversary and someone with whom he

“What are you doing, man? This is the perfect chance to show that guy who’s boss and impress Soph with some razzle- dazzle,” Kyle

retort, “Don’t call her that.” He concentrates on Sophia, whose well-being and safety are

raised voices, approaches Alexander. Trying to lighten the tension and capture Alexander’s attention, she quips, “It isn’t a party unless there’s a fistfight, right?” Kyle chuckles in agreement, but Alexander

gives up the fight. “Fine, whatever. She’s not worth it anyway,” he mutters, shooting a final

Davis is gone, Michael turns to Sophia with genuine concern in his eyes.

still feeling a bit shaken but grateful for Michael’s timely intervention. “Yes, thank you. You arrived just