Book 1: Chapter 27
Sophie sat at the small, round table in her cozy apartment, a dim light casting a warm glow over the surface. Her fingers traced the edges of two invitations she had created, their paper crisp and clean against the worn wood. The first invitation was for the mistress. the woman who had been an unwelcome shadow in her life for too long. She could almost hear Jason’s voice in her head as she read it
again:
“Hey, I want to apologize. I’ve booked a table at your favorite Michelin–star restaurant to make things right. Please come, I want to make it up to you. – Jason.”
Sophie let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. The words felt so deceptive, so beautifully crafted to lure the mistress into a web of illusion. She could picture the other woman reading the note, her lips curling Into a smile, completely unaware of the trag that lay ahead. Jason’s charm had always had a way of wrapping around others, and Sophie reveled in the thought of how easily this woman would fall for it.
shifted
Her gaze shifted to the second invitation, the one for Jason.
“Hey babe, I want us to reminisce about our good days. Let’s have dinner together. -Sophie.”
The words dipped with nostalgia, a bittersweet reminder of what they once had. But beneath the surface, it was a calculated move,
a part of her larger plan to reclaim her story.
She took a deep breath, the weight of her actions settling heavily on her chest. “What if I mess this up?” she finally confessed, her
voice a mere whisper that felt as fragile as glass.
Ryan, sitting across from her, leaned forward. His presence was reassuring, a steady anchor in the sea of uncertainty that threatened to drown her. “You won’t. You’ve planned this perfectly he said, his tone firm yet gentle. “Emma, Daniel, and I will be there for you. We’ve got your back, no matter what. Just focus on the moment.”
Sophie swallowed hard, the knot of anxiety tightening in her stomach. What if they didn’t show up? What if they did, and everything unraveled before her? The thought of facing Jason with the knowledge of his betrayal filled her with dread, but the image of his shocked face kept pushing her forward, a flicker of determination igniting inside her.
“Just imagine their expressions when they see each other, Ryan continued, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “You’ll be watching from afar, just like a director waiting for the perfect scene to unfold.”
The anticipation began to build within her, a strange mix of excitement and apprehension. She could visualize the moment, the dramatic twist when reality collided with her carefully laid plans. The thought sent a thrill down her spine, making her heart race. The power was in her hands, and for the first time in what felt like forever, she had control over her own narrative.
“What if they come together?” Sophie mused aloud, her mind racing with the possibilities. “What if they think it’s just another
romantic dinner?” The idea both thrilled and terified her.
Ryan chuckled softly, sensing her unease. “That’s the beauty
ty of it, Sophie. They won’t know what hit them. You’ll be the unexpected
element, the one they didn’t see coming”
She closed her eyes for a moment, picturing their reactions. Jason, the ever–confident man who believed he had everything under
control, would be blindsided. The mistress, who thought she was being swept off her feet, would find herself entangled in a web of deceit. Sophie felt a rush of adrenaline as she envisioned the scene playing out–Jason’s disbelief, the mistress’s confusion, and
ultimately, her own triumphant resolve.
“I can’t wait,” she said, a smile breaking through the tension on her face. It felt foreign, yet exhilarating. A sense of power surged
within her, pushing away the clouds of doubt that had lingered for too long.
As the evening wore on, Sophie continued to discuss her plan with Ryan, Emma, and Daniel, who chimed in with encouragement and ideas. Each suggestion made her heart race faster, her pulse quickening as they crafted a strategy to ensure the dinner went off without a hitch. The atmosphere was charged with excitement, a shared understanding that something monumental was about to
unfold.
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With each passing moment, Sophie knew that this night would change everything. She was ready to confront the truth, ready to take back her story, one carefully orchestrated dinner at a time. The anticipation hung in the air like a thick fog, wrapping around her as she waited for the day that would finally bring everything to light.
Tomorrow would be the day. Tomorrow, she would watch from the shadows, witnessing the moment Jason and his mistress would finally be forced to face the reality of their choices.
And Sophie would be waiting
