Nice Try

She was going to the cafeteria when she met him in the hallway. Ari's feet came to a pause. He was walking with his assistant and when he saw her; he waved him to continue, then with a smile, he walked to her. 

Ari smiled back; ''Hey.'' 

They haven't spoken for almost a week, so it felt a little awkward. She did not know what to say. 

''How are you?'' 

''I'm good; '' Ari replied; there was a moment of silence before she added; ''I saw the news. I'm so sorry about that. I wanted to call…''

Xavier chuckled; ''There's nothing to be sorry about. I told you we were not dating, so do you believe me now?''

Ari looked at her feet as she tucked her hair behind her ear; ''I never said you were lying. You did not have to call it off publicly to prove anything to me. ''