Adonis gave Sofia a thorough kiss before getting in his car.
As soon as they’d cleared the driveway in their own car, Sofia undid several buttons in the front of her dress.
‘Aaah. I don’t think I can ever eat again.’
Charlotte slumped back against the seat.
‘Me neither.’
Maddie patted her own stomach.
‘Even I’m stuffed.’
Charlotte slapped her friend on the thigh.
‘Don’t hear that very often, Mads.’
‘True.’
Charlotte turned towards Sofia.
‘They seemed really nice though, didn’t they?’
Maddie spoke before Sofia had the chance to reply.
‘Yes, if slightly obsessed with knowing how old you were, Sof.’
Sofia put her hands over her eyes.
‘Don’t. I’m so relieved it’s over.’
‘Adonis knows the truth though, doesn’t he?’
‘Of course, he knows the truth. They’re a picnic compared to what the mother’s going to be like. Mothers never like me, and I’m sure Greek mothers will like me even less. That little treat is set up for tomorrow.’
‘Oooh.’
‘It’s just because I’m going home in a couple of days. I’ll be back, but Adonis wants me to meet all the important people in his life before I go.’ Sofia suddenly looked out of the window. ‘Will one or both of you come with me, pleeeeease…?’
Maddie shook her head.
‘That won’t look at all weird.’
‘I did run it past Adonis. He’s organised a car to drop me off to have coffee with her in the morning because he can’t take any more time off work. He said if I wanted to bring one or both of you that would be fine.’
‘Okaay. Char?’
‘You’re better with old people, Mads. The three of us turning up might freak her out. So, I’m happy not to go.’
‘OK, I can see I won’t get out of this one.’
Sofia leant over and hugged her friend.
‘Thank you. Thank you.’
‘Please don’t squeeze my stomach. It might explode.’
‘I know, let’s stop in the town on the way and do some shopping. We can walk a bit of this food off.’
