Chapter Twenty

Smiling, they both followed the nurse. She was glad that her dad was okay.

Alex hesitated before entering the restaurant. In the past, he wouldn't even have thought about going out with someone else other than Sophie. But right now he contemplated on even going with her.

“Alexander,” Sophie called, in her high pitch voice. “Sophie,” greeted kissing both her cheeks.

They both sat down, after exchanging pleasantries. She wore a red gown which seem to compliment her olive skin. Her hair was styled in deep beach waves.

“Long time no see Alex, feels like you’ve been avoiding me,” Sophie said signaling for a waiter.

“You know I haven’t. It’s just that I’ve been really busy lately.” Alex answered robotically. Just then the waiter arrived to take their orders. He quickly made an order. Out of habit, he ordered for her too.

“So why did you want to see me Alex?”