#69 “Sophia is A Living Mystery.”

Sophia remained silent in the car on the way to the concert, staring out the window to avoid paying too much attention to Alexander.

“Why do you avoid me? You know I’m only driving you to the concert, not kidnapping you,” he joked, trying to break the ice.

“I know,” Sophia replied coldly, without looking at him. Ever since the evening of the carnival, especially after Alexander’s confession, Sophia had been avoiding any unnecessary contact with him. She was determined not to encourage his lingering feelings. Their divorce was final, and she believed it was for the best.

“I’m glad you’ll be there,” Alexander continued, attempting to maintain a conversation.

“I haven’t heard the maestro play in a long time,” was Sophia’s simple response.

Realizing that engaging in a conversation with Sophia was a challenge, Alexander decided to turn on the car’s radio. They continued the rest of the drive in silence.

Upon arriving at the birthday venue, Alexander noticed Sophia’s slight frown. He parked the car and rushed to open her door, offering his hand to help her out, but she declined.

“Don’t overdo it, Alexander,” she laughed. “You’ve seen me handle a firearm. Do you really think I need assistance getting out of the car?”

Alexander chuckled, trying to ease the tension. “No, but it won’t hurt if you let me at least pretend to be a gentleman.”

Their laughter lightened the mood as they headed towards the entrance.

When they stepped inside, the venue was already filled with people. Conversations came to a peaceful pause, and curious eyes turned toward Sophia as Alexander took her coat and handed it to the coat check attendant.

“I thought that was Michael’s girlfriend?” murmured a voice from the crowd.

“I thought so too.”

Alexander felt a wave of anger wash over him at the comments. He was about to explain the situation when Megan approached, throwing herself at him.

here!” she exclaimed, seemingly

a polite smile, though there was a

birthday,” Megan said,

silent plea hidden within. He didn’t want to leave

Sophia replied, her tone devoid of

chance to respond, Sophia had gracefully disappeared into

the while unable to shake the image of Sophia from his mind. She looked stunning in that dress, and he

the present and put on a mask of conviviality as he exchanged pleasantries with the other guests while

Sophia. Unbeknownst to him, the guests couldn’t help but notice the shift from his earlier arrival with Sophia to

politely excused herself from a conversation with an elderly couple and made her way over to

the Andersons,” Evelyn quipped as she reached Sophia. “They’re sweet, but they do tend

She

friends who save us from the chatter,” Sophia proposed. “To friends,” Evelyn concurred, clinking her glass with Sophia

enjoying the lively atmosphere. When Evelyn playfully mentioned

noticed you came with Alexander,” Evelyn teased.

was supposed to bring me, as always he was late and sent

her. “You all in red and he in black,

and Evelyn continues. “You can’t deny

her slightly to the side. That way Evelyn was able

Evelyn a stern look. “Now will you stop with this nonsense about the perfect

her. Just look at him. Second, Megan’s behavior is dreadful. Alexander looks genuinely interested in you, despite her advances. And third, dear Sophia,

“Can we please stop

Look how she pushes at him and

on the music, then. But I’m keeping an

Alexander and Megan made their way through the crowd, he received a text from his

I’m going to have to leave you for a while,” Alexander

to say hello to your

that will have to wait,” he replied, breaking away from Megan. Before she had time to object, Alexander had

of excitement and worry. She greeted him with a warm smile but didn’t waste any time with

tone was earnest, and she looked at him with a

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