The conversation went better than either Khan or Monica could have predicted, but also worse.
Despite the general friendliness, the talk remained superficial, inevitably affected by the awkwardness caused by the many things that had changed since the breakup.
That couldn't have been more normal. Going from almost getting married to friends would be hard and awkward on anyone, and eccentric people like Khan and Monica were no exception.
Barriers had naturally formed, and only time could lower them as the two created a new version of their relationship.
Yet, both sides also noticed something undeniable that they did their best not to talk about. At some point, Monica had decided to sit on the white sand, while Khan had remained on his feet at her side. They were next to each other, staring at the horizon together, but they couldn't have felt more distant.
