C9 He Is Engaged.

Scott has a fiancé? Sophie stood there in astonishment.

This wasn't supposed to hurt but for some reason, it did. Especially when she remembered what transpired between them at the club the other night…

“Maria!!” Russuo's thundering voice snapped Sophie out of her thoughts.

Sophie lowered her head as she looked around and realized she had messed up the living room with shatters of glass and water.

Maria was soon seen walking briskly towards the living room, “Yes sir?”

Sophie bent down and began to pick the glasses, putting the on the tray, “Um.. I'm.. I'm so.. sorry sir. I didn't realize it fell from my hands.”

“You better be quiet!” Russuo snapped at Sophie, causing her to shiver slightly.

Russuo's gaze moved from Sophie to Maria, “And you. Let this be the last time I see this girl carrying out any duties around the house. She's clumsy and it's irritating. If I see her working around the house, you'll be relieved of your duties. Is that clear?!”

Maria nodded vigorously, “Yes sir. I'm sorry sir.”

“Sorry for yourself!” Russuo retorted.

Maria soon left and arrived with a mop to clean up after Sophie.

Sophie, on the other hand, was done picking up the shattered glass.

She walked towards the kitchen and for a moment, it felt like the shattered glass was her heart.

Sophie bit her lips nervously, “I mean, it was just a kiss. What was I expecting?” She mumbled to herself as she tried to accept reality.

Sophie shrugged carelessly, “After all, he didn't even know it was me. If he did know, he'd have probably been rude.”

Sophie rounded the cabinet, stopping in front of the dust bin.

I'll just have to keep my distance from him. Even at the club. Sophie nodded in agreement to her thoughts.

Back in the living room, Russuo was being pacified by Scott.

“Dad, calm down. Don't stay mad over some shattered glass.”

“Yes uncle, please don't be annoyed anymore.” Isabella added.

Russuo grumbled silently as he drummed his fingers on the couch.

Scott and Isabella waited for him to say something, “Alright. It's fine. I'm not annoyed anymore.” Russuo declared.

Isabella smiled, “Thank you uncle.”

Russuo smiled back at Isabella while patting her on the head.

Scott sat by his father's right and Isabella on the left.

“Now that you're not mad, I can finally talk to you about I and Scott's marriage.” Isabella started with a sheepish smile.

Hearing that, Scott glared icily at Isabella. His eyes looked like they were conveying a message.

Something like, Why are you bringing up this topic?

“Seems it's your favorite topic.” Russuo grinned.

“Yes, I'm so excited about it and I can't wait to get married.” Isabella declared while returning Scott's glare with a smile.

******

“Sophie, the book is here. Let's go.” Amanda called from the hallway.

“Phew!” Sophie sighed in relief as she walked out of the classroom.

The two walked side by side as they headed home after calling it a day at school.

Amanda started, “Today's class was fun. Did you notice Jeremy's hair?”

Sophie wore her bag on her right shoulder, supporting it with her right hand.

Sophie chuckled, “Yeah, whoever advised him to get such a haircut should be arrested.”

Amanda giggled, “I know right? He also wouldn't stop flaunting it around. He's not going to be pulling any girls with that bob looking head.”

Sophie burst into laughter, “Oh my God! That was harsh.”

Amanda joined in on the laughter, “But I'm speaking the truth. That reminds me, did you see…”

“Hey princess.” Larry's voice interrupted their laughing session. As they came out of the school building.

Amanda stopped laughing the moment she saw Larry in front of them.

“Hi, prince.” She replied while wiggling her lashes.

Larry smirked naughtily as he moved his gaze to Sophie, ignoring Amanda completely.

Larry smiled at Sophie, “I guess I came at the right time.”

Sophie mouthed a half smile, “Yeah, you did.”

Amanda watched the two in astonishment.

How does Sophie know this extremely gorgeous man?

And why is he coming to pick her from school?

He looks so wealthy, is he her boyfriend?

Amanda snapped herself out of her thoughts as she couldn't make sense of anything.

Larry extended his hand towards Sophie's shoulder in a fit to take off her school bag, “I'll take that.”

He's even being a gentleman! Amanda gasped softly.

Amanda moved even closer to Sophie, giving her the body language that asked Sophie to introduce her.

Sophie knew how much Amanda admired men, handsome men to be precise so she did the needful.

“Larry, meet Amanda, my best friend.” Sophie introduced Amanda.

Larry extended his hand towards Amanda for a handshake, “Hi. Nice to meet you.”

Omg, he wants to shake me! Calm down, Amanda, maintain composure.

Amanda shook hands with Larry while staring at him in so much admiration.

“I'm..Amanda.” She said softly.

After hearing her name, Larry withdrew his hand.

Larry stretched his hand towards Sophie, “We should get going.”

Amanda was low-key pissed that Larry was paying little to no attention to her.

“Bye Amanda, I'll see you tomorrow.” Sophie bade Amanda goodbye.

Amanda simply waved back, feigning a smile as she watched the duo walk out, hand in hand.

“Till we meet again, Prince.” Amanda sighed in disappointment as she headed out the hallway.

****

Sophie put on her mask and was ready to go perform.

As she stepped on stage, she prayed inside that Scott wouldn't be around today.

She didn't want to see him. Especially after finding our that he was engaged.

“She's finally here.” Scott muttered to himself as he took another sip of his wine.

With Sophie's hands on the pole, she swayed left and right, her hips busting sexy moves and in rhythm with the music.

Scott's eyes never left Sophie’s body.

Sophie didn't want to see Scott but her eyes still looked through the room and then she saw him…

Why's he still coming to a club if he's engaged? Sophie asked herself and realized how stupid the question sounded.

“Just ignore him.” She muttered to herself as she danced with the pole.

“Waiter.”

Scott didn't have to declare his intentions as the waiter already followed his line of vision.

“I'll bring her to you right away.” And with that, the waiter left for the stage.

The waiter called Sophie off stage, “My boss calls for you.”

Sophie's heart raced, “The same man from the other night?”

The waiter nodded.

“I'm not going.” Sophie announced.

“Please come, he has a lot of money.” The waiter persuaded.

But Sophie wasn't having it, “Go tell your boss I said I don't want his money.” And with that, Sophie made her way back to the stage.

The waiter went back to Scott, afraid to deliver the news.

Scott frowned, “Why's she not here with you?”

“Sir…she…” The waiter hesitated.

“Speak up.” Scott ordered.

“She refused to come.”

Scott was surprised, “Why?”

“I don't know sir. She just said she's not coming. I even tried to persuade her but she refused.”

Scott looked at the stage, “I see.”

Scott smirked, “If she won't come to me, then I'll go to her.”