#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.”

“she asked, raising her beer bottle to take a sip, but

seller replace your beer with apple juice,” he

Sophia chuckled. “I asked for a

advantage of any situation,” Alexander replied with

Alexander, it’s just one beer. You’ve seen me drink champagne; I can handle

puzzled. ”

unfamiliarity with such a common beverage endearing. “Don’t tell me you’ve

his inexperience with the drink. Sophia rose from the hay bale and extended her

noticed how much warmer hers was than his. Standing up, he released her hand, not wanting to overstep

something to do with her meeting with Michael. He really hoped it

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

he emphasized as

He passed one to Sophia and looked

reassured him, taking a sip from her bottle. Alexander cautiously followed suit, taking a sip and grimacing at the bitter taste of

say that again,” he said, trying to mask his discomfort as he

to their hay bale seats, and Alexander attempted to strike up a conversation. “I noticed you’re a good shooter,”

you,” Sophia replied. “My grandfather, the one who arranged our marriage, used to take me hunting. I learned

did a good job,” Alexander said with a smile. After giving the beer

date him?” she asked. “I’ve told you, I think he’s dangerous, and he’s doing all

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. His efforts were over the top and seemed driven by a desire to win her over at any cost, which led her

raised

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

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