SOFIA

I don't know how long I stood there, staring at the bend where the black car had disappeared from.

Thoughts swarmed my mind,

"Did that just happen?"

"I wasn't getting married"

"Richard had saved me"

It still felt surreal. One minute my entire world has been on the brink of shattering and now, all was well. Beyond well, all was perfect.

"Sofia" a voice boomed within. Pulling me out of my thoughts.

Dread filled me as it dawned on me, Alicia and her daughters were still waiting for me.

I still had an explanation to do. With heavy steps and a pounding heart, I made my way inside.

"How did you do it? What did you do?" Alicia asked as I walked to where she sat with her daughters.

"I didn't do anything, ma'am. I only answered his questions like every other applicant. I guess I must've done better than others, for him to even consider me for this position"

"Did you sleep with him?" Mira asked.