Ali sprang backwards, putting his hands in the air and started walking in circles to calm himself down.
He turned to face Sophia, who was still sitting down, her head downcast. She wasn't crying anymore, but she wasn't saying a word.
"I'm so sorry, Sophia," Ali said, bending down and taking her hands in his, "I … I don't know what came over me. I'm sorry for losing control like that."
Sophia looked at him and smiled gently, stroking his cheek.
"I don't blame you, Ali," Sophia said softly, "I wanted the kiss, too."
Ali hung his head down in shame.
After all he had been teaching her about his Faith, he was the first to go against it. He was supposed to be an example but he was just too weak.
He looked up at her and she said, "I love you Ali."
He smiled, saying back, "I love you too."
"But I am breaking up with you," Sophia continued, her lips quivering.
