THE CINEMA

The stranger lady wrapped her hand around Henry's midriff. She threw her head backward and laughed at something he said or did. Zoe tried to peel her gaze from them; instead, she stared at them more intently. Suddenly, her eyes, like a pair of magnets, attracted Henry's, who looked surprised to see her. She saw him lean towards the lady's ear and whisper animatedly to her. The lady shot Zoe a cold stare, crossed her arms, rolled her shoulders, and paused dramatically.

Henry saw Zoe coming towards her.

"Oh, lord!" Zoe thought.

"Zoe, what a surprise," Henry said, stopping before her.

"Hi," Zoe stared at her foot.

"You want to get out of the line? I could get you a ticket faster, and you can join me."

Zoe looked at Emily and her brother standing behind her, and she didn't know if she should introduce them. Neither of them even darted a glance in Henry's direction. Naturally, Leo would've been keen about who was talking with his sister, but Emily had already said the word boss and Leo wou