96 A Stirred Past and Present
Emma, feeling as though Alex was an inescapable presence in her life, found herself sharing lunch with Desmond at a new restaurant. Despite her efforts to focus on Desmond’s company, she couldn’t help but feel distracted, her gaze wandering around the restaurant.
Desmond, frustrated with Emma’s lack of attention, voiced his displeasure. “I thought today was about us, yet here you are, lost in your thoughts. Is my company that uninteresting to you?” His tone carried a mix of hurt and irritation.
Emma, realizing she had been unintentionally neglecting him, offered a hurried apology. “No, it’s not that. I’ve just been a bit preoccupied lately. Tell me, how’s the restaurant business coming along?”
Their conversation took a turn towards Desmond’s new venture, but Emma’s mind was elsewhere, lingering on her past with Alex and the complicated emotions that came with it.
As they discussed, Desmond suddenly leaned in, his voice dropping to a more serious tone. “Do you still have feelings for Alex? Even after all this time and everything that’s happened?”
Emma paused, her expression pensive. “Feelings don’t just disappear overnight, Desmond. What Alex and I had… it was complicated, but it was real. Moving on takes time.”
“I get it, Emma. I just… I wish things were
understanding, but the atmosphere was heavy with unspoken thoughts
Nathan and Louis, found himself unable to keep his eyes off Emma. Nathan noticed this and
tinged with regret. “It’s not that simple, Nathan.
insight. “It’s always complicated with exes, isn’t it? But sometimes, a simple hello can open doors you thought were
stood up and made his way towards Emma and
here, Alex? Can’t stay away from Emma, can you?”
widened in surprise, and she tried to intervene, but Alex spoke first. “Desmond, this isn’t what it
louder than your words. You had your chance and you blew it. Emma deserves better,” Desmond interrupted,
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patrons, turning their private moment into a public spectacle. Emma, feeling
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