#66 “In that Case, I can Make an Exception.”

Alexander reclined on his sofa, the amber liquid in his glass catching the soft glow of the room’s dim lighting. As he took a sip of the whiskey, its warmth spread through him, calming his thoughts. Despite Sophia’s refusals earlier in the evening, he held onto a glimmer of hope. For him, the day had been filled with pleasant surprises, and he believed they had made progress.

The silence of his spacious home was broken by the soft clinking of the ice in his glass as he swirled the whiskey gently. He thought about Sophia, her laughter, and the moments they had shared at the carnival. With each passing second, his desire to get to know her better grew stronger.

After another contemplative sip, he reached for his phone and dialed his mother’s number. The call connected, and Caroline’s voice greeted him warmly.

“Hello dear. How are you?”

“I’m fine, but I have something to tell you,” he began.

“Is it related to Sophia and my birthday?” she asked excitedly. “Yes,” replied Alexander more gloomily, knowing what he was about to tell her.

Caroline, listened attentively as her son recounted the events of the evening, particularly the part where he had tried to invite Sophia to her birthday party.

“So, she declined, Alexander?” Caroline asked, concern evident in her voice.

with

you’re genuinely interested in reconciling with her. I want to

“How?” Caroline’s voice was warm and reassuring. “I have a plan, Alexander. I’ve arranged for Sophia to come to

deepened. “But how? You’ve never even

in her voice. “Ah, my dear, let’s just say that I have a few tricks up my sleeve.

details. He trusted her judgment and knew that she had a way of making things happen. If Caroline believed this was the right path to help

he said sincerely. “I appreciate

you, and if

declined his invitation for now, but with mother’s assistance, perhaps their paths

lips. He was determined to make things right with Sophia this time,

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with Alexander. Despite her initial reluctance,

her out of her reverie. She picked it up to see a message from Oliver, the talented violinist she had met earlier at Barbara’s party. Their paths had crossed

“Sophia, I hope you received my invitation to the private concert and I

also knew that the event was sponsored by Alexander’s family. The invitation was signed with the company’s logo, and

sorry, but I am not sure I want to attend.” Seconds later, her phone

he greeted her warmly. “I hope you’re doing

with equal warmth. “I’m doing great, but I’m not sure I want to participate.

for a moment before responding, “Well, Sophia, it’s not just any concert. And I am sure

tell me that Maestro Paus will be performing at

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