ELY. "Ely." Ethan came over to my table. "Ethan," I said. He and I have been talking on the phone about university, and we have a good relationship, although Julia still has her reservations. He kissed my cheek. "How are you? What are you doing here?" I asked, surprised. "I went to buy a gift for my father. Today is his birthday." He shows me a bag from a very exclusive watch store, and I nod. "May I?" He gestured to the chair in front of me, and I nodded. The waiter arrives with my drink, and Ethan orders a soda. "How are you?" he asks. "Good, very good." I smiled. "There's something special about your face, you look… happy." The waiter brings Ethan's order, and he takes a sip. "I've heard some news about you and Alex." He looks me in the eyes. "You two are together." It seems har

