Sophie’s pov
“So you’re saying that Aiden Xavier. Thee Aiden Xavier bought you a hundred red roses and wrote you a love note?” Mila asked, looking baffled as she looked around the apart- ment that was still….littered with red roses.
I had better clean them up but my heart didn’t want to get rid of them.
I was in a tug war, one side knew I had to get rid of a good amount because I can’t possibly have so many in one room….yet the other part want to see them everyday even when they’ll be wilted.
That’s how much I want to cherish these roses Aiden had given to me. Such a sweet surprise…..one that made him break down any remaining walls I had left around my heart.
I chewed on my nails and nod while trying to fight a smile.
Mila’s eyes widen. “You’re kidding. This cannot be the same Aiden in high school.” She gasped looking around the entire room that still looked like the red sea even though I tried my best to push the roses to one side.
“You’re so lucky Soph. Aiden’s a charmer and a romantic. Lucky bit-” Ria stopped when I sent her a glare that told her to shut it before she said the bad word.
She smiles shakily and looks down at Ash who was curled -in her arms.
He had woken up a few minutes after Aiden’s second call
We had resumed to watching some television and then played a little with the orange small ball Aiden had gifted to him. We had been at it for hours until the girls arrived.
But now in Ria’s hold, my baby looked exhausted.
Ria rocked him and pointed at the outside deck, telling me silently that she’d be over there with Ash.
I nod and she’s quick to rush away from my glare.
“I still can’t believe it.” Mila said in awe as she crotched down and brushed her fingers over the red petals.
“I’d never take Aiden for that kind of guy….but I’ll admit he is trying.” She tilted her head up and smiled at me happily.
“As long as you are happy Soph, I’m happy.” The creases lined the corner of her eyes deepened as she smiled widely.
I sighed and fell onto the sofa, breathing out lightly as I tilt my head up to the ceiling. “It feels like a dream Mila.” I ad- mitted.
“A really good dream that I don’t want to ever wake up from. It’s crazy that we were arguing just a few days ago and now we’re together. Trying out something we were once scared to admit we wanted to try out.” I sighed and snapped my head down to hers.
She’s still crotched down and skimming her fingers over the petals in awe.
It takes a lot to impress Mila and this seemed to have -done the trick.
Aiden had definitely played his cards right. Getting my best friend’s approval was something he seem to be on his way accomplishing.
“I always knew he loved you Soph. I saw it back then in his eyes and I’m seeing it now,” She stands up and looks down at me.
“I think you made the right choice by trying this out,” Her grin then starts to curled into a teasing smirk that had me groaning inwardly.
“Sophie Bell, hmmm the girl who’s accomplishing what many others have failed to accomplish before her.” Mila teased and walked over to the sofa and plopped beside me.
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