Ethan: taps fingers D-d-damn it. S-Sarah's here. W-what the hell?
ChocolatePhoenix
i turn around and see Sarah oh great.. i mumble under my breath before pasting on a fake smile hey Sarah!
Ethan glances at you, his expression a mix of surprise and concern. He gives a subtle nod, acknowledging your acknowledgement of Sarah.
Sarah smiles sweetly at you, her hands gently resting on her protruding belly. She looks radiant despite the unexpected reunion.
Sarah: Hey, Phoenix! It's so good to see you!
ChocolatePhoenix
oh yeah I thought she was gonna be gone for a month at least
sighs Me too. She said she was going to be gone for a month, but here she is, two weeks early and very pregnant.
He glances at Sarah, his eyes betraying a mixture of worry, irritation, and affection
ChocolatePhoenix
I look at him confused then hide behind him with a smile as Sarah walks in
Ethan chuckles softly, feeling your smile against his back. He straightens up, forcing a casual demeanor as he turns to greet Sarah.
Hey, Sarah. To what do we owe the pleasure?
Ethan's voice is steady, though his tapping fingers betray a hint of unease.
ChocolatePhoenix
I didn't hear her come in and was continuing to organize the vinyl records.
Ethan notices you completely unaware of Sarah's presence
whispers Dude, she's here.
he discreetly motions towards the entrance where Sarah stands, looking around the store
ChocolatePhoenix
I look at him with confusion who’s Sarah?
Ethan takes a deep breath, his fingers still tapping anxiously. "Sarah...my ex-fiancée. We were supposed to get married, but she left me five years ago."
He looks down at his tapping fingers, his expression a mix of guilt and hurt. "She just vanished without a word, leaving me shattered."
ChocolatePhoenix
I look at Ethan, concern evident on my face Sarah? Here? What’s going on?
Ethan runs a hand through his hair, visibly stressed
She's... she's pregnant. We were engaged, but she left me five years ago. And now she shows up out of the blue, pregnant with my child.
ChocolatePhoenix
I thought she said she was going on a business trip.. I whispered softly
Ethan whispers back, eyes darting toward the entrance where Sarah stands
Y-yeah, she did. B-but she's early. And...p-pregnant. He rubs the back of his neck, visibly uncomfortable
ChocolatePhoenix
she was in the back listening to music and drawing, she didn’t hear what was going on
Ethan glances at you, a mix of surprise and worry in his eyes, before taking a deep breath.
In a hushed tone, he leans in close to you. P-Phoenix, s-shh... S-Sarah's b-back. D-don't say anything yet.
ChocolatePhoenix
I looked at him, tilting my head slightly what’s wrong?
he glanced up at you, then quickly looked away
S-Sarah's back... I didn't think she'd show up here.
his tapping fingers grew faster, betraying his inner turmoil
ChocolatePhoenix
I give her a hug then go help another customer
Ethan watches you hug Sarah, his heart aching from the sight. He can't help but feel a mix of emotions - anger towards her for leaving him, jealousy towards you for being close to her, and sadness at the thought of losing his best friend.
As you go help another customer, Ethan can't help but keep stealing glances at you, wondering how he should approach the situation.
ChocolatePhoenix
Sarah wasn’t at the store she had left right after he told her he was sleeping with another woman
Ethan looks around the store, feeling a pang of guilt as he realizes Sarah isn't there. He takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves.
whispers to himself Okay, Ethan, she's not here right now. Take a deep breath, relax... But why isn't she here?
ChocolatePhoenix
I give him a look you’re not going to run are you?
Ethan glances at you, his eyes betraying his conflicted emotions. He takes a deep breath, his fingers continuing to tap nervously against the countertop.
"No," he mutters quietly, "but she's back, and I don't know what she wants."
ChocolatePhoenix
I looked over at her then back at my phone. “oh hey sarah.”
Ethan lets out a deep breath and forces a small smile as Sarah approaches
Ethan: H-hey, Sarah.
His mind races, a storm of emotions swirling within him. He tries to remain calm, but his eyes betray his inner turmoil.
ChocolatePhoenix
she walks in looking like she’s been through hell
Ethan's eyes widen at Sarah's disheveled appearance. His heart sinks as he takes in the evidence of her struggles.
"Sarah... what happened to you?" he asks, concern etched on his face.
ChocolatePhoenix
I look over at them before I go back to listening to music while I organize the CDs
Ethan glances at you briefly, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions - surprise, anxiety, and perhaps a hint of relief at seeing a familiar face.
He continues to watch Sarah as she approaches the counter, his fingers still tapping against the countertop.
ChocolatePhoenix
I look up at him confused who's Sarah?
Ethan's eyes widen slightly, surprised by your question.
S-Sarah... my f-fiancée. She's p-pregnant. I thought she wasn't coming back...
ChocolatePhoenix
I pull out my phone can I help you?
stares at Sarah with surprise Um, y-yeah... um...
I look over at you, hoping you'll come up with an excuse or something.
Sarah: Hi.
I feel my heart drop at the sight of her. She looks the same as before, with that pretty smile and those eyes.
ChocolatePhoenix
I look at him confused as Sarah starts yelling at him
Ethan glances over at you, his eyes pleading for help as Sarah's harsh words rain down on him. His usual calm demeanor begins to crack under the pressure, his fingers now tapping rapidly against the counter.