Free Loving Sofia by Alina Man Page B

upset with me.
    “Don’t worry about it.  I have to go.  See you at home.” She gets in the car and drives away, leaving an empty place in my heart. 
    I eat lunch with the crew while Bradley asks questions about Sofia. This guy was getting more and more on my nerves, and the thought that I had to work with him was killing me. After lunch I made up some excuse, and drove home.  Sofia’s car was in her spot, and I immediately felt relieved. 
    I could hear her singing from the kitchen , so I stopped by the door to listen.  She was really out of tune, but that only made her more adorable.  She turned around and screamed.
    “What are you doing here?  You scared the crap out of me.”
    “I was not feeling good.”
    “Oh no, are coming down with something?  Here, sit down and let me feel your head.”  She places her small palm against my forehead and I swear I can feel the electricity all the way down to my toes.  If one small touch can do this to me, I can just imagine what it would be like to have her naked under me.  I’m not sure if she could tell my dirty thoughts, but before I could react, she removed her hand and walked away.
    “You don’t feel too warm so maybe you’re just tired. I’m making soup , so it will take a while.  Why don’t you go take a nap?”
    I knew not to argue with her.  Besides , what was I going to say?  No babe, I just want to sit here and have you touch me all over? Yeah, not likely.
    ……
    For the next few weeks, Mona has Birdie running all over town trying on dresses and getting stuff finalized for the bridal shower.  I spend as much time as I can with her but still it’s never enough.
    I can feel her detach from me more and more and that’s worrisome.  Sometimes I can hear her talking on the phone with Bradley and I wonder if she’s starting to have feelings for him.  Maybe this is my punishment.  After all, I did have plenty of chances to tell her how I felt but did nothing about it. I hope she’s not going to the wedding with him.  That would be a blow below the belt for me.
    On the day of the bachelor party , I’m ready to call Jon and tell him I couldn’t make it.  I was in no mood for this.  I walked in the kitchen to find Birdie making breakfast and just like that, my day got better. 
    “Morning sunshine,” she smiles and hands me a cup of coffee.  “Breakfast is almost done.  I wanted to make sure you ate well since you’ll probably be drinking like crazy tonight.”
    “I don’t really feel like going.” I know I’m acting like a child and immediately regret what I just said.
    “Seriously?  You can’t do this to Jon. You’re the best man , Mark.  You have to go and make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid.”  She turns back to the stove to finish the pancakes, and I just sit there enjoying the view. 
    She places a large plate in front of me filled with bacon, eggs , and toast.  The whole thing smells heavenly.  I start eating and she sits next to me, sipping her coffee.
    “So , are we still going together to the wedding?”
    “Birdie , why would you even ask such a question? I thought we already said we would.  Did you change your mind?” God, please don’t tell me she didn’t . That would kill me.
    “No, I was just making sure.” With that she got up to rinse her empty cup and started cleaning up. I liked mornings like this. We didn’t even need conversation, Just being in the same room and sharing a meal felt good.  It felt right.

Chapter 10.
     
    Sofia
    The wedding day arrived before we knew it.  Mona and her mom compromised, and the guest list went from five hundred to two hundred.  Still lots of people if you ask me, but I guess they have lots of friends?!  I was feeling really nervous being the maid of honor and all, and hated all the attention I was getting. 
    Mona picked a violet material for my dress , which was strapless and more fitted than I would’ve liked.  Looking at myself in the mirror, I feel