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“Nope. I was nervous, so I didn’t eat before I got here. I knowyou have an appetite, so I got one taco of each option.”

“What if we want the same taco?”

Sofia shrugged. “Don’t bite the arm that feeds you.”

He chuckled again. “It’s hand.”

“Whatever, let me so those pictures.” She grabbed for his phone.

“I airdropped to your phone, so you have them all.”

She gave him a smug smile. “I can’t believe you know whatairdrop is, grandpa.”

He pulled the tray of tacos out of her reach. “I’m six yearsolder than you.”

“Basically, an old man,” she teased back, leaning over and grabbing one of the tacos.

He lifted a brow. “An old man you like.”

Sofia ripped the taco in half and gave the other portion to him.“Touché, sir, touché.”

“What are you plans after food?”

She grabbed another taco, sharing with him again. “They targeteverything will be over around six. I’m staying for the whole event.This kind of thing is exciting to me. Then no plans after. Whatabout you?”

“I was going to see a movie tonight; want to come with me?”

Sofia paused. Spending time with Alex, while she used to preferto avoid him at all costs, turned out to be something she lookedforward to. It wasn’t like this was a date, they were only friends, soshe had nothing to worry about.

“I’ll go, but only if I get to pick the movie.”

“Should I be grateful Spice Girls aren’t together anymore?”

“They still tour, Posh doesn’t join because she has her clothing line.”

“What a shame,” he said sarcastically. He shared a half of histaco with her. “Fine, your pick.”

This made her happy and she teased him all her options. Shewas grateful he didn’t leave after they ate lunch. In fact, they spentthe rest of the day together, and Sofia had to keep reminding herselfit wasn’t a date.

It wasn’t a date when they sat close to each other, and heexplained the pictures to her. He was beyond talented. He managedto make a Sudoku competition seem like a rock concert.

It wasn’t a date when they went to a movie together and sharedlaughs. Alex didn’t bat an eye when she selected the latest romantic blockbuster.

It wasn’t a date when they went to dinner afterward either.They couldn’t stop talking, and she didn’t argue when he demandedhe walk her home.

What actually wasn’t a date, to her dismay, was once theyarrived back to her apartment , Alex gave her a hug and left.

What the hell was that about?

It was better off, really. Sex would only muddle things and anymore complications between them weren’t needed. At least that waswhat she told herself.

Really, she wanted a kiss. And so much more.

Chapter 13

SOFIA CLEARED HER plate of food before Tess and Lucy, andwas perusing the dessert menu on their lunch out. Nothing madeher happy like chocolate lava cake. Okay, so not true, Sofia wasa big fan of tech seminars, wine, and of course sex. Right now,though, the focus was on lava cakes.

“I’m putting together a new promotion for the Warriors.” Lucyswitched gears to talk about her work. “This is one you both willget behind. We plan to raffle off time with the star players. Eachplayer will commit to two hours with whomever wins for them.I’m playing around with idea if the winner is younger and playssoccer, they can do a two-hour soccer training. If the winner is anadult, we could sponsor another activity.”