All Chapters of Short stories (like in haven): Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

Sophia sat at her desk, typing up notes from a recent meeting, trying her best to keep her head down and stay focused. After all the tension over the past weeks with Alexander and Jess, she just wanted to get through her workday without any drama.But as fate would have it, today was not going to be that easy.She heard Jess’s familiar high heels clicking against the floor as she walked into the office, and soon enough, Sophia saw her heading directly towards her desk, face set in a determined scowl. Sophia braced herself. She already had a good idea of what this was about.“Sophia, we need to talk,” Jess said sharply, folding her arms.Sophia looked up, trying to keep her expression neutral. “Alright. What’s on your mind, Jess?”Jess’s eyes narrowed. “Cut the act. I’m tired of you pretending like you don’t know what you’re doing.”“What are you talking about?” Sophia asked, her voice calm but with a hint of frustration. She was really not in the mood for whatever Jess was about to th

Sophia's mind was still spinning from her recent conversation with Jess. The apology had caught her completely off guard, and she couldn't shake the mix of relief and tension it left behind. For the first time in weeks, things felt almost peaceful. She could finally walk around the office without feeling Jess’s eyes burning into her back. And yet, Sophia couldn’t fully relax. There was still Alexander—always Alexander.Despite his efforts to stay neutral, Sophia had noticed a change in him over the past few days. Little things, like the way his eyes lingered on her a second longer than usual or the soft smile he’d flash whenever their eyes met. She’d convinced herself it was just her imagination, a side effect of everything that had happened. But today, something felt different.She was in the middle of sorting through a stack of documents when Alexander approached her desk. He held two coffee cups, his eyes bright with a hint of mischief.“Mind if I steal you for a quick break?” he a

Sophia woke up slowly, her head pounding from the night before. The sunlight streaming through her window felt too bright, and she squinted, trying to remember everything that had happened. She recalled dancing, laughing, and meeting Daniel. A faint smile crept across her lips as she remembered how he’d helped her get home, his steadying hand on her arm, his genuine kindness. She felt grateful for his presence last night, especially when she’d needed a distraction from everything at work.Pulling herself up, she reached for her phone to check the time, wincing as her headache intensified. It was nearly noon. She rarely slept in so late, but the exhaustion from last night’s clubbing and drinking had hit her harder than she realized. With a sigh, she decided to head to the kitchen to make herself a strong cup of coffee.As she waited for her coffee to brew, her thoughts drifted back to Alexander. She still felt confused about his recent behavior. One moment, he was distant and cold, and

Sophia’s mind was still racing, and her heart felt heavy after the talk with Mia. She had hoped that clearing her thoughts and getting advice from her friend would make things easier, but instead, her feelings were even more complicated. She couldn’t ignore Alexander’s text, and though she wanted to, the idea of him wanting to "make things right" kept lingering in her mind.Later that evening, Sophia decided to go for a walk. The city lights were a comforting distraction, and the fresh air helped to calm her nerves. But just as she was beginning to feel a bit more at peace, she heard her phone buzzing. It was Alexander again, calling this time. She stopped in her tracks, her heart thumping. Taking a deep breath, she answered.“Sophia,” Alexander’s voice sounded softer, almost hesitant. “I know you don’t want to talk, but I just need a few minutes. Please.”Sophia’s first instinct was to say no, but something in his voice stopped her. “Fine. I’m at Maple Park. Meet me here if you reall

The following morning, Sophia was surprised to receive a message from Mia: “Hey! I’m coming over later with Nate. We’re bringing brunch. Be ready to spill everything!”Sophia sighed, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. Mia was a force of nature, and Sophia was grateful to have her as a friend. She quickly tidied her apartment, preparing herself for Mia’s inevitable curiosity and energy.Around noon, there was a knock on the door, followed by Mia’s cheerful voice. “Open up, Sophia! We come bearing food and company!”Sophia opened the door to find Mia and her boyfriend, Nate, each holding bags filled with coffee, pastries, and fruit. Nate grinned and gave her a quick hug as he stepped inside.“Hey, Sophia! Long time, no see,” he said warmly.“It’s been way too long!” Sophia replied, genuinely happy to see both of them. She guided them to the living room, where Mia promptly began unpacking the bags on the coffee table.As they settled in, Nate handed Sophia a coffee. “Mia tells