(Sophie POV)
I am swirling my latte, steam curling up, watching Andrew fumble through this awkward coffee chat with Julia. Julia's across from us, scarf loose, mug cold, her eyes darting between us like she's sizing me up. She's been all work talk, Xavier this, Luke that, since I walked in, but I saw that flicker when I sat down, something she wanted to say, swallowed fast. I smirk, sipping loud, my ring glinting as I set the cup down, claiming him right here.
"News?" I say, voice bright, cutting through her stiff silence, leaning forward, elbows on the table. "Oh, big news, engagement party's coming up, next week."
Julia blinks, her forced smile tightening, fingers still on her mug. "Engagement party?"
"Yeah," I say, grinning wide, tossing my hair back, watching her squirm, loving it.
