#63 “Well, That’s Quite the Family Drama.”

Michael had arrived at the location for his date with Sophia and immediately spotted her in the midst of the bustling crowd. He couldn’t help but raise his hands in astonishment before making his way toward her.

Sophia couldn’t contain her laughter as she observed Michael’s reaction. He closed the distance between them with a warm smile, and she returned it in kind.

“If I’m being honest, I never would have guessed that our date would be at a country fair festival,” he remarked, wrapping her in a friendly hug.

Sophia reciprocated the hug. “What can I tell you? I’m full of surprises,” she replied with a playful glint in her eye.

Together, they made their way toward the entrance of the festival, the lively sounds of people and the laughter of children providing a cheerful backdrop to their conversation.

“So, how did you decide on this place?” Michael inquired. “I didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth, and as soon as I saw the ad for the fair, I couldn’t resist,” Sophia explained, a touch of nostalgia in her voice.

Her thoughts briefly took a turn, wondering if Alexander had ever believed she was only interested in him for his wealth, perhaps due to her humble upbringing in the countryside. She chided herself for letting thoughts of her ex-husband intrude on her date with another man.

guess there’s still a lot to learn about you, Ms. Johnson,” Michael replied. Michael couldn’t help but be surprised when he laid eyes on Sophia’s outfit for the day. She looked stunning as always, but he was accustomed to seeing her in elegant dresses and skirts. Now she was wearing jeans and a white T-shirt.

“Where should we start?” he asked, gesturing to the various attractions at the festival.

“I’m up for anything,” she replied with a smile. “How about the Ferris wheel?” Michael suggested, opting for the more romantic attractions in his bid to win over Sophia.

“Sure,” she agreed.

They made their way to the Ferris wheel and purchased their tickets. As they waited in line, Michael struck up a conversation.

inquired. Sophia chuckled. “Not really. I rarely have

not a lawyer by day and a pumpkin festival champion by night?”

laughed. “No, but my grandmother and I did win an award for the best pie in town when

it someday,” he replied with a grin. When it was their turn to board the Ferris wheel, they settled into a booth together. Sophia initially tried to sit on the opposite side to ensure they could see each other while they talked, but Michael pulled her to sit next

it was a warm summer evening. Sophia couldn’t help but

windy,” he explained with a smile. Sophia politely declined

Ferris wheel carried them to the top, Michael pointed out various buildings in the city. Sophia was familiar with them, but she nodded and played

enchanting

with a smile, trying not to

becoming increasingly over-the-top, and Sophia couldn’t quite grasp the reason for this sudden change. While they were on a date, there was

from the ride, Michael bought cotton candy for Sophia, who wasn’t particularly fond of it

try the shooting range?” Michael

range booth where you could win prizes. Michael paid for a round and expertly hit

turn,” Sophia said, paying for her own round before he could offer. Sophia took the rifle in

about hitting the target; it’s about having fun,” Michael assured her. Sophia gave him a playful smirk, then took aim and hit the target dead center five times in a row without

Michael’s

won one of the largest prizes, a giant

favor,” she

hoped that Sophia would get startled during the ride, giving him the perfect excuse to comfort her with a

boarded the rollercoaster, Michael’s plan began to crumble. The ride turned out to be far scarier

them,

on the brink of a heart attack at such a young age,” he

into laughter at Michael’s futile attempts to maintain

turned,” she teased, amusement dancing in

his unease, Michael tried to save face. “Well, I hope you weren’t too scared,” he said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders

her smile slightly awkward but

Sophia couldn’t help but notice that there was no real chemistry between her and Michael. She found

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