Don't be a stuck–up ex–wife.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Let's keep walking," Ashley whispered, tugging at my arm.

But Sofia had already spotted us and was calling out. "Arielle! Ashley!"

"Ignore her," Ashley whispered again.

But it was too late; Sofia was already rushing towards her. "Hold on, you two."

To avoid a scene, as people were already sparing us glances, Ashley and I reluctantly stopped. Sofia caught up with us, a smile I could tell was fake, plastered on her face.

"Arielle, Ashley? What a surprise to see you two. What are you doing here!?" She asked, her eyes conveying her surprise.

"We're here for a conference," Ashley responded.

"Oh, the independent women's conference? I'm here for it too," Sofia exclaimed. By now, Jared had joined us, standing beside her.

"Babe, Arielle, and Ashley are here for the conference, too. Isn't that a great coincidence?" She asked, placing a hand on Jared's shoulder.

Jared nodded, his eye darting briefly to mine before avoiding eye contact. "Hi, Arielle. Hi, Ashley."

Sofia continued, her voice laced with mock sweetness. "You see, Jared has been so sweet to me. He drove me here because he didn't want me and our baby stressed. He's the best man any woman can have. I wonder what woman would let herself lose a man like him." I felt a sharp pierce to my heart at her deliberate jab but refused to fall for her bait. "That's nice," I said flatly, speaking for the first time.

tone. "You should get

I'm just trying to catch up with your ex-wife and her best friend," Sofia said in the

to sit at a place with a vantage view. It was nice speaking to you, Sofia," and with that, I began pulling

don't we sit together then?" Sofia suggested, determined not to back

was no way we were going to let Sofia sit with us. So quickly I responded, "Um, that won't be necessary. You're pregnant, and can't sit same place

smile faltered again before she recovered. "Oh, okay.

polite smile. "No,

to flip the safety pin, and she flared. "What's the matter with you, Arielle? Why are you being such a stuck-up ex-wife? Don't tell me you're

me. I made to respond to her, but

know I have to return to work, right?" He said, placing a pacifying hand

right. I love you, baby," she said and drew his

my hand. We walked off, not bothering to look back. She led me to the ladies'

was that?" Ashley asked, a delirious look on her

man, obviously. So petty," I scoffed, reapplying my

sorry about everything

fine. I just hope I don't keep running into

our business in the restroom, we walked out to the conference hall. From the corner of my eyes, spotted Sofia. I silently prayed that we wouldn't run into each other again until I left

and personal development. I found it highly informative and didn't regret attending. en

refreshment. While at it, we made sure to keep a safe distance from Sofia. After

just like

an

came to

exchanged pleasantries with a few people. We were approaching her car when we heard our names

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