37 Shadows of the Past

37 Shadows of the Past

In the dimly lit corner of their favorite lounge, Jada sat flushed with embarrassment, her friends‘ teasing about her crush on Mr. Carson reaching new heights. “That’s it, I’m done with your mockery! I’ll enjoy my solitude with my own drink,” she declared with dramatic flair, though her eyes betrayed no intention of leaving.

Emma, still chuckling, leaned closer. “Come on, Jada. It’s all in good fun. We know you’ve got a soft spot for him, but that’s what makes it so adorable.”

Jada sighed, her defenses waning under Emma’s sympathetic gaze. “It’s just… I don’t know how to handle these feelings. It’s not like I chose to fall for him,” she confessed, a vulnerability in her voice that Emma seldom heard.

“I know, and that’s perfectly okay. Feelings are messy, but they’re also what make us human,” Emma reassured her, offering a comforting smile.

Their conversation paused as the waiter brought another round of drinks. Emma’s attention momentarily drifted to the window, where she caught sight of Nathan. She turned away abruptly, an uncomfortable tension in her posture.

Seeing her discomfort, Morgan leaned in. “Everything alright? You seem bothered by that guy.”

Emma’s eyes flickered with unease. “It’s Nathan. We have history, but… let’s just say it didn’t end well.”

Emma.

out his iPhone and quickly

that? Someone just took our photos,” she said,

I’ll check it out.” She returned shortly, finding no

Jada returned to the table and tried to lighten the mood. “Hey, let’s forget about all

conversations, but as they prepared to leave,

faced him squarely. “What do you want, Alex? What

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saw the pictures, Emma. Who’s that guy? Were you cheating on me all along?” Alex’s voice was tinged

but firm. “Alex, we’re divorced. My life is none of

to process this new reality, grappled with his emotions. “But Emma, I can’t just…

mix of pity and resolve. “Moving on isn’t a choice, Alex.

away, leaving Alex in the shadows

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