I had been dating Jack for a few weeks, and everything was going great. We were happy, and our relationship was growing stronger with each passing day.
But as I was walking across campus one day, I saw a familiar face. Alexander, the guy who had broken my heart, was standing in front of me, smiling.
"Sophia," he said, looking happy to see me. "How have you been?"
I felt a surge of emotions as I looked at him. I had thought that I was over him, that I had moved on with my life. But seeing him again brought up all sorts of feelings.
"I've been good," I said, trying to sound casual. "How about you?"
Alexander shrugged. "I've been okay, I guess. I've been thinking about you a lot lately."
I raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Really?" I said. "Why?"
Alexander hesitated before speaking. "I don't know, Sophia. I just can't seem to get you out of my head. I was wondering if we could grab coffee and catch up sometime."
I felt a pang of guilt as I looked at him. I had moved on with my life, and I was happy with Jack. But a part of me still had feelings for Alexander, and I didn't know how to process them.
"I don't know, Alexander," I said, trying to sound firm. "I've moved on with my life, and I'm happy now."
Alexander looked disappointed, but he nodded understandingly. "I get it," he said. "I just wanted to see you again, to apologize for what happened between us."
I felt a surge of emotions as I looked at him. I had been hurt by him, but a part of me still cared for him.
"Okay," I said finally. "We can grab coffee, but just as friends."
Alexander smiled, looking relieved. "Thanks, Sophia. I really appreciate it."
As we parted ways, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I had thought that I was over Alexander, but seeing him again had brought up all sorts of feelings.
I didn't know how to process them, or what to do next. All I knew was that I had to be careful, and make sure that I didn't get hurt again.
Over the next few days, I found myself thinking about Alexander more and more. I had agreed to meet him for coffee, and I was nervous about what might happen.
As I sat in my dorm room, trying to study for an upcoming exam, I couldn't help but feel distracted. I kept thinking about Alexander, and wondering what he wanted from me.
Suddenly, my phone buzzed with a text from Jack. "Hey, what's up?" he said. "I was thinking about you and wanted to see how you're doing."
I smiled, feeling a surge of love for him. "I'm doing okay," I said. "Just studying for an exam and thinking about life."
Jack replied with a joke, making me laugh. As we texted back and forth, I felt my anxiety about Alexander start to fade.
I realized that I had a great guy in my life, someone who cared about me and made me happy. And I knew that I didn't need to worry about Alexander, or what he wanted from me.
As I put my phone down and returned to my studying, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I knew that everything was going to be okay, and that I was exactly where I was meant to be.
But little did I know, my encounter with Alexander was only the beginning of a new chapter in my life. One that would bring its own set of challenges and opportunities, and would force me to confront my feelings and make some tough choices.