When you walked into the bar to meet Ike for a cup of coffee, a big smile came onto your face. He was by the wall, bent a bit over his phone, clearly busy with something. He was so deep into it that a fun idea popped into your head. You thought to sneak up on him and give him a small scare.
But as you got nearer, his voice reached your ears and made you stop right away.
"I miss you. I'll miss you, love you too, Hannah."
His words hit like cold water thrown in your face, shocking and freezing you still. Who was Hannah? Your heart missed a beat. This new info made you pause, unsure how to deal with it. You stood there, looking at Ike, too shocked to even move.
But Ike was quick to act. Right after his talk, when he put the phone down, he felt someone was close. Slowly, he looked up and met your eyes. Now he could see shock on your face. For a bit, your eyes grew wide, and fear shot through them when he knew you had heard everything. He did not think you would be there, and now there was an odd still feel in the air between you two.