oor o

se today, preventing him from flying abroad for a meeting as sc

uld inform his wife. Rome, knowing they hardly crossed paths at t

the bedroom when, after taking two steps, he caugh

oment, he decided

er eyes were closed, her long la

only wearing a dress, her blazer casually draped over the back o

Had she gone out partying as soon as he left for his trip? He di

massaged his temples, then walked bac

ned her eyes. A handsome face came into view, and d

ome's expression cooled slightly

r eyes half-closed, she slowly pushed herse

ood up, she only managed to take two steps befor

all, a strong hand quickly

upport, her soft body l

ist a bit tighter, afraid she might slip. Her waist was so slender

d and murmured in

Sofia's eyelashes fluttered twi

tely silent. Their

op of alcohol that day, felt

stirring his

ut success, he bent down, slipping his oth

ried her upstairs and gen

away wit

-

with no recollection of how she

o sleep in a little longer, but the sticky feeling

o see Rome in the dining room, legs crossed as he looked

supposed to be o

rning back to his tablet. "It's been

left the house by his usual 7:30 a.m. an

f the table. The twelve-seater dining table made the distance between them see

king a sip of her milk, she said, "Rome, I met with Grandpa's friend yesterday. He's invite

career plans, feeling it was som

in advance about the change in his travel plans, so

got it," h

fia's phone number. Next time his schedule cha

-

edroom, her best friend Luna called

ractically scream

ear for a moment, waiting for the noi

ou so much! I'

asked, hearing what sounded like air

d been holding back from contacting Sofia for two w

aven't seen each other in ag

like my mom wants me to stay

ry school through high school, only separating w

to make her mark overseas so her mother would abandon

trainee lawyer, Luna had been

e to take it one step at a tim

y talk! Let's go out

rought in-a light blue vest with a matching short jacket, paired with a dark

rings and jewelry, she hesitated for a moment

ped it off and le

followed Luna's di

shaking her side to side with excitement. "Sofia!!! Let me loo

lied, feeling like Luna might have jumped

ts luxurious exterior and exclusive membership

ere are rich and handsome. Tonight, you're going to find one, seal the d

y pleased with her plan. "What do

the room. She hadn't had the chance to

r best friend, it w

don't need to worry about me. You should b

"You're right. But I've al

That

e a week, and I'll have him

ve weren't unheard of, but they were mostly roote

to give up your bags

pick apart. There's no way I'm agreeing to some arrang

rself had married someone she'd only met once. It s