#53 “One Date, and Nothing More.”

Sophia, sitting behind her desk, was surprised by Michael’s direct question about her divorce with Alexander. She wondered where he could have obtained this information, as it seemed that lately, there was a growing interest in her past relationship.

“Yes,” she replied calmly, not one to hide the truth about her failed marriage. However, the curiosity of those around her regarding her history with Alexander left her somewhat perplexed.

Michael settled into the chair across from her desk. “If it’s not too cheeky of me to ask,” he began, “why did you two break up?”

Sophia leaned back in her chair, her expression thoughtful. “He had so many women around him,” she explained with a hint of resignation.”

He was too busy with them to care about me.” Michael raised an eyebrow, his perspective on the situation slowly evolving. “You know,” he said slowly, from what I’ve seen, Alexander actually likes you. If he didn’t like you, he wouldn’t go to such lengths to keep me away from you, even trying to take away my business.”

Sophia sighed. “We were married for three years and never even met,” she admitted. “In the beginning, he didn’t even know who I was. It was only later, when he became interested in me.

Michael absorbed this revelation, a sense of clarity beginning to emerge. So, he didn’t even know who you were at the start of your marriage,” he mused.

“Exactly, but it’s too late now,” Sophia replied, her tone tinged with a sense of finality.

“I can’t believe Alexander treated you. like that,” Michael expressed. Sophia’s response was tinged with at sense of indifference as she replied, “It was his choice.”

it intriguing how their conversation had taken this turn, and

you decided to end your relationship?” Michael inquired further, probing for more details. “He decided to divorce me,”

the irony of the situation rather amusing. He imagined Alexander’s

But this is

the past now,” Sophia replied. Michael, however, seemed to find amusement in the situation. “I’m sure he’s pulling his hair out of anger right now, ,” he remarked,

sensitive subject, one she wasn’t inclined to discuss at length. So, she decided

with Alexander and she decided to address his curiosity directly.

his face.” Well,” he began, his voice low and conspiratorial, “let’s just say you’re not indifferent to me, dear Sophia. In fact, I’d suggest going on a date, not only because you’re gorgeous, but also

“but it’s one thing to make Alexander angry, it’s quite another to go out on a date,

smile remained undeterred.” Oh, come on,”

was resolute. “Don’t involve me in your war with Alexander, Michael,” she stated firmly.

have to start anything serious. Let’s try it and

don’t

chair and perched himself on the desk in front of

comes out, Sophy,” he said with a certain

you?” Michael inquired, not one to back down easily. Sophia quickly clarified, “No, it’s

to probe. “So, you don’t think I’m right for

at his straightforwardness. “God, you should have become a lawyer,” she teased, ” you sure know how

on a date with me,

to someone being so upfront with her. Just as

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