Sophia’s POVIt’s the first day of the month.“September, please be good to me,” I mumble under my breath, not sure of what I’m hoping for as I step into Thorne Electronics.Forty floors and architecturally magnificent; it’s phenomenal.I walk hand in hand with my mom, following her through the revolving door.My breath stops the second I see Alexander approaching us, flanked by men and women in suits, clothed in a tailored royal blue suit, brown tie, brown shoes, and looking drop-dead fine.“Just look at him, Sophia…” My mom whispers in admiration, stroking my back with pride.My chest flutters just from seeing him.“My love?” My father calls.I look over my shoulder to see him stretching a pink, folded handkerchief to me.“You dropped this.”“Thank you, Dad,” I mutter and take it from him. I turn just in time to meet Alexander’s dark gaze. And instantly, an image of me kissing his finger flashes in my head. What happened afterward replays, too. My breath turns shaky. Heat rises to
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