#64 “It’s Almost Like You Have Feelings for Me.”

Sophia sat there, gazing at the bustling carnival scene when she suddenly sensed someone approaching. Turning her head, she was met with the sight of Alexander. At that moment, understanding dawned on her. Michael’s abrupt departure had something to do with Alexander.

“Is the seat free?” Alexander inquired, looking at the bale of straw where Sophia had been sharing a moment with Michael just moments ago.

Sophia couldn’t help but chuckle and nodded. Alexander appeared a bit out of place amidst the carnival’s relaxed atmosphere, dressed in a formal suit, and it took him a moment to figure out how to sit without getting dirty or toppling over.

Seeing his awkwardness, Sophia couldn’t suppress her laughter. “No. need to be so cautious; it’s just a little straw. Go ahead and sit down.”

Alexander gave a grateful but awkward smile and gingerly settled onto the straw, patting his suit self-consciously to ensure it remained presentable amid the rustic setting.

Sophia flashed a smile at Alexander, trying to ease the tension between them. “Relax, Alexander. I promise to pay for the dry cleaning of your suit if you stop squirming in the next two seconds,” she said, her tone lighthearted.

“Okay, sorry,” he responded, his earlier grim demeanor giving way to a more relaxed expression.

The two of them sat side by side, gazing ahead at the carnival attractions. Alexander’s mood had been soured by witnessing Sophia and Michael together, and he hadn’t spoken to her since that incident, especially after Michael played a trick on him, and Sophia overheard their entire conversation.

Sophia finally broke the silence. “What did you say to him that made him leave so quickly?” she inquired, her tone curious rather than accusatory.

Alexander was surprised that she wasn’t angry at him for interrupting her date with Michael. He looked at her with a hint of astonishment before responding, “Company database crash. I released a worm that ate the files.”

to him, now fully engaging in their conversation. “Why? “she asked, raising her beer bottle to take

had the seller replace your beer with apple juice,”

chuckled. “I asked

I’m sure he would take advantage of any situation,” Alexander replied with a hint

“Oh, Alexander, it’s just one beer. You’ve seen me drink champagne;

puzzled. ” Isn’t it hard a

with such a common beverage endearing.

Sophia rose from the hay bale and extended her hand toward him. “Come on,

ultimately agreed. Taking her hand, he noticed how much warmer hers was than his. Standing up, he released her

Sophia’s surprisingly good mood had something to do with her meeting with Michael. He

nodded in agreement. The man chuckled and handed over two bottles of beer, making a show of

production,” he emphasized as he handed them the

replied as he accepted the bottles. He passed one to Sophia and looked at it with a

me, it’s not that bad,” Sophia reassured him, taking a sip from her bottle. Alexander cautiously

he said,

attempted to strike up a conversation. “I noticed

replied. “My grandfather, the one who arranged our marriage, used to take

giving the beer a second chance, Alexander began to tolerate the

with Michael is? Why don’t you want me to date him?” she asked. “I’ve told you, I think he’s dangerous, and he’s doing all of this

you,” Sophia admitted. Sophia had also noticed the lack of chemistry between her and Michael, and she felt that he was trying too hard to please her.

Alexander raised an

his intentions were innocent,” Sophia explained. “I’m not naive, Alexander, and being a lawyer, I’m trained

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