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Chapter 50 - Choice

Choice

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Alex observed Sophie as she silently devoured the food in one swift motion, her actions betraying the unease lingering from her recent conversation with her mother.

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"You want to tell me what's going on?" he inquired, breaking the silence.

"What?" I replied, momentarily startled, as I attempted to stuff more salad into my mouth.

"Easy there, no one's snatching the food from you," Alex chided gently, reaching over to wipe my mouth with his handkerchief.

Smiling, I said, "Sorry, I’m hungry. I would like some more chicken, please," informing him with a smile.

"Sighing, "Sure," he said and stood up.

After a while, he returned with a tray of fried crispy chicken and salads. I stood up, yanked the tray from him. "Thank you," I told him, and returned to my seat.

Stunned, he replied, "You’re welcome?" sitting down again.

I raised my head to him. "Want some?" I asked.

“No, thanks.”

“Good question," I blurted out, and he glared at me, but I couldn't help laughing at the expressio
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