After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#22 “Why not Let Her Try.”

Biting her bottom lip, Sophia turns to Benjamin with a worried expression. You know, I think I am going to text him. Find out if something has happened.”

“Good idea,” Benjamin answers, concern also apparent on his face. Sophia quickly takes out her phone and sends a text to the violinist. Moments later, she receives a reply, and a quiet laugh escapes her lips before she turns to Benjamin.

“What did he say?” Benjamin asks, eager to know why the musician is absent and Sophia’s laughter.

Reading the text, Sophia says, “Well, it seems that he has run into a completely unpredictable circumstance. He says there is no way he will be able to arrive anytime soon.”

“Oh, no,” Benjamin says, clearly disappointed. “He also says that had he been made aware that I was attending the gala, he would not have wanted to come,” 11 Sophia says, her cheeks blushing.

Benjamin raises an eyebrow in question. Sophia hesitantly blushes even deeper before continuing, “He says he would have been too intimidated by me to perform.”

Benjamin chuckles, “That’s quite the compliment!”

Sophia shrugs, “I am sure he’s just being polite.” A lull descends upon the performance, and the conductor takes the stage, a concerned expression on his face.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid that our guest violinist has encountered an unforeseen situation and is running a bit behind,” he announces.

audience lets out an audible murmur of disgruntlement, disappointment

here shortly, so if everyone will just patiently wait. Enjoy some more champagne. I

time ticks on, the tension in the room becomes palpable. People glance at their watches, impatiently waiting for any sign of the musician’s

in the room. However, Sophia’s attention is immediately diverted as

as she answers the call. She quickly mouths to Benjamin, “IT’S THE

very well; I am going to step away,” Sophia states, walking towards a quiet corner of the room and putting the phone on

the thick English-accented voice asserts, “but there is absolutely no way I am going

be so disappointed,” Sophia says,

no. You have rehearsed the piece so much more than I have. I am sure Maestro

will not. But honestly, Sophia, given your connection to Maestro Paus,

of her, Sophia knows what her friend says is

Paus and you, I will help out,” Sophia finally agrees, her voice resolved. Returning to the gala, Sophia searches for Barbara. She

her frustration obvious. Noticing Sophia’s approach, Barbara turns to her,

think I have a solution for you, Mrs. Williams,” Sophia says, trying

“Really?” Barbara replies incredulously.

play the piece. I know the concerto,”

smiles, but her doubt is noticeable. “While I am sure you are a fine violinist, I doubt you

a deep breath, not letting Barbara’s skepticism deter her. “May I speak with the conductor for a moment?” she requests,

hand at Sophia and steps aside for her and the conductor to