Chapter 38

Sofia

"If you are, I am. By the way. I've got some news. Jessica got a date for next week. "he suddenly lets out.

The smile dies on my lips and the familiar chill in my stomach sets in again.

"Already?

"Yes. The sooner, the better. "his last sentence sounds a little worried.

I swallow.

"Why… why do you say that?

He frowns a little and looks at me.

"Because I don't want you to give up on marrying me.

A shiver runs through me and I stare back at him.

Brandon laughs, looking a little uncomfortable, and looks away.

"Don't look at me with that frightened face. It's just that the sooner we formalize this relationship, the better… You haven't seen the gossip sites, have you?

"Certainly not.

"The better.

"Do they keep talking about it?

"Yes, there's always someone talking about it.

"And do you think it will stop after the wedding?

"At least it won't be forbidden anymore. And, consequently, the subject will lose its humor and fall into oblivion.

"I hope so…

"We need to talk about