Chapter 34

Sofia

On the way to my apartment, I think about how my life has changed in just a few hours. It was supposed to be a normal day, but here I am. Afraid to go out in the street and be recognized by an erotic video and… apparently, I’m engaged to one of the richest CEOs in New York. I’m a bit dizzy from it all. I never thought my peaceful life would turn out like this.

As soon as we turn the corner onto my street, we see a small group in front of my building. Brandon parks his car on the curb some distance away and mutters through his teeth.

“Damn. They’re fast.

Nervously, I play with my hands.

“What have you decided? Do you want to go there anyway and pick up your things, or shall we come back another time?

I sigh and decide.

“Better to face it. If it’s a small crowd now, it’ll be even bigger later.

He agrees, twisting his head sideways.

“Yeah. Something like that. “ He takes my hand and brings it to his lips. “ Remember. Keep your head up. We didn’t do anything wrong. And you don’t