Chapter 9 Sophia's Trap

It had been several days since Alex walked me back and proposed to me, a moment that filled my heart with confusion and excitement. However, since that night, he hadn't come to visit me, leaving me feeling lost and uncertain.

 

As I stood in the bar, absentmindedly wiping the counter for what felt like the hundredth time, Lizzy waved at me, breaking through my thoughts with her presence.

 

"Emma, you have wiped the counter many times, and honestly, it's as clean as a mirror," Lizzy remarked with a playful smile. Caught off guard, I blushed and quickly apologized, realizing that my mind had been preoccupied with thoughts of Alex.

 

Sensing my unease, Lizzy moved closer, concern evident in her eyes. "What's wrong, Emma? Did Alex steal your heart and then disappear? I couldn't help but notice that he hasn't been around for several days. Is everything okay?"