The Warning signs

20 | Sophia

The afternoon was cast in a soft, golden hue as I found myself standing on the sidewalk with Liam.

The city was bustling around us, but in that moment, it felt like we were in our own little world.

A world that was about to be shattered by the sound of a voice that I had grown to despise.

"Liamm!~" The flirty voice rang out, echoing in the air around us.

It was a voice that sent a shiver of annoyance down my spine, a voice that belonged to none other than Mia.

The fact that it was Mia, of all people, felt like a cruel twist of fate.

I couldn't help but question Liam's judgement. Mia? Really?

"Oh, hey Mia, what's up?" Liam responded, his voice casual, unaffected by the tension that was building up within me.

His nonchalant response only served to fuel my irritation further.

"I'm planning a dinner with friends," Mia announced, her voice filled with an anticipation that made my stomach churn.

"Liam, we have dinner later, with my parents," I interjected, trying to keep my voice steady.

This was an important dinner, a family gathering that we had planned weeks in advance.

Surely, Liam would understand the importance of this.

"Did Lucas agree?" Liam asked Mia, completely disregarding my statement.

His indifference felt like a slap in the face.

"He can't go," I replied instead of Mia, my voice clipped.

I was trying to keep my emotions in check, trying not to let my jealousy and frustration show.

"See, we won't be complete there but if you go there I'm sure everyone will feel that we are all complete," Mia flirted, her words a blatant attempt to lure Liam in.

It felt like a sharp jab to my chest, a painful reminder of the situation at hand.

"He can't go because of work," I added, trying to keep my tone neutral.

I was hoping that this would deter Mia, make her understand that this was not the right time.

"I didn't ask," Mia retorted, her voice laced with disdain.

Her blatant disregard for my feelings was like a punch in the gut.

"You can't go, Liam," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

I was hoping that he would understand, hoping that he would choose our family dinner over Mia's gathering.

"Oh, too bad Liam. Lucas is going to disappear once in a while and you're not there too?" Mia said, her tone mocking.

Her words were a clear attempt to guilt trip Liam into attending her dinner.

"I will find a way to go," Liam said to Mia, his words resolute.

His response felt like a punch in the gut, a painful reminder of where his priorities lay.

"Okie! See you," Mia chirped before hanging up, leaving me standing there with a heavy heart.

"Liam, seriously?" I asked, my voice trembling with frustration. I couldn't believe what was happening.

I couldn't believe that Liam was choosing Mia's dinner over our family gathering.

"I already have a lot of dinners with Tita and Tito. I've not seen them for a long time, don't be selfish, Sophia," Liam said, his words stinging like a slap.

His dismissal of my feelings was a harsh reminder of the growing distance between us.

"Please don't call me that," I mumbled, my heart aching.

The name that he once used with so much affection now felt like a mockery.

"Sure, Star," he replied, his tone dismissive.

The nickname he once used with love now felt like a bitter reminder of what we once had.

As I stood there, the silence between us growing, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.

Something had changed, and I was afraid it was us.

Our relationship, once filled with love and happiness, now felt strained and distant.

I couldn't help but wonder if this was the beginning of the end for us.

Would we be able to overcome this, or was this the final straw?

The days that followed were a blur of emotions.

I tried to keep my feelings in check, tried to put on a brave face.

But inside, I was hurting.

I missed the old Liam,

the one who would have chosen our family dinner without a second thought.

I missed the love and affection that we once shared.

Yes, it hurt.

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