Chapter 141


    #141 “Can you dance?”


    As the routine airport checks winded down, Evelyn couldn’t stop yawning. The weariness from their


    eventful trip was catching up with her.


    “God, I was dying to sleep,” she admitted, rubbing her eyes.


    “On my ne, there’s a separate room where you can lie down and rest,” Alexander said, his voice


    offering a hint offort.


    “Oh wow, we were going to be on your private jet?” Evelyn scowled.


    “Why not? Having it, at least I could use it,” grinned Alexander, a touch of yful pride in his response.


    “Sophia, keep this boy safe at all costs, “Evelyn teased, throwing a knowing nce at Sophia.


    Sophia yfully poked her friend on the arm to silence her, and the three burst outughing, the airport


    bustling around them.


    During the final inspection, Sophia thought about something and frowned slightly.


    “What’s wrong?” Alexander asked, recognizing the thoughtful expression on her face.


    “What are we going to do with that selfie we took at Lisa’s restaurant? Megan is going to freak out,”


    Sophia said thoughtfully, her mind racing with considerations.


    “I say we wait until we find information on Megan, and then I upload it,” Alexander suggested a


    mischievous glint in his eyes.


    Sophia nodded, acknowledging the wisdom in his proposal, and proceeded through the metal detector.


    At that moment, Alexander’s phone beeped with a new message.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Alexander looked at the text and startedughing. Heughed so hard that Sophia turned to see what


    was going on.


    “What’s so funny?” she asked with a smile, intrigued by his sudden amusement.


    Alexander grinned and said, “Our wait is over.”


    Sophia frowned, but Alexander handed her his phone. Sophia saw that it was a message from Kyle,


    which read:


    “I caught her. I have the information you need, Alexander. Megan is going down.”


    Sophiaughed along with Alexander, a mix of relief and satisfaction ying on her face. She shook


    her head, unable to fathom the extent of what Alexander went through to help her.


    “You’re happy,” Alexander noted, a warm appreciation in his eyes.


    Sophia looked at him, and instead of answering, she rose on her toes and wrapped her arms around


    his neck. She kissed him long and hard, the whirlwind of emotions finding expression in that stolen


    moment.


    “I am sorry, but people are waiting,”ined one of the airport attendants, a mild irritation evident in


    their tone.


    “When are people going to stop interrupting us,” growled Alexander, his yful annoyance contrasting


    with the lingering joy of the news.


    As soon as they stepped onto the ne, Evelyn eagerly made her way to the rxation room promised


    by Alexander. Meanwhile, Sophia headed to the bar and returned with a bottle of champagne in hand.


    “This should be celebrated,” she dered, a yful glint in her eyes as she handed Alexander a ss.


    “I uploaded the picture,” he confessed, a mischievous smile ying on his lips.


    “Oh,” was Sophia’s only response, a mixture of surprise and curiosity in her tone. “Did Megan call you


    yet?”


    “I have no idea; I turned off my phone. I wanted to spend time with you without anyone interrupting our


    attempts to kiss,” Alexander grinned, his eyes filled with a yful sincerity.


    Sophiaughed, appreciating the sentiment, and clinked her champagne ss with his. The two settled


    into afortable conversation, sipping champagne, sharingughter, andenjoying the privacy of the


    moment.


    The soft hum of the ne’s engines became a soothing background melody as they relished the


    beginning of a new chapter, leaving the chaos of the recent events behind.


    “Can you dance?” Alexander asked, extending a hand towards Sophia.


    “Here? On the ne?” Sophia wondered, her eyes widening in surprise.


    “Is there anything more romantic?” Alexander grinned at her. “Can you dance?” he repeated a yful


    glint in his eyes.


    “I can,” Sophia replied. “Tango?” she added, raising an eyebrow provocatively.


    “Great,” Alexander replied, the challenge epted.


    Sophia was stunned that he agreed. She didn’t expect Alexander to be versed in the art of the tango.


    To her surprise, he went to the cabin’s rig and yed a sultry tango song. He then extended his hand


    to her in a polite yet inviting gesture, and Sophia raised an eyebrow, intrigued.


    She smiled as she epted his invitation. As the first notes of the tango filled the cabin, Alexander’s


    arms gently closed around her body, and Sophia took a sharp breath. The confined space of the ne


    transformed into an intimate dance floor for the two of them.


    The dance was a sensual conversation, a series of orchestrated movements that conveyed more than


    words ever could, Alexander led with confidence, his steps matching the rhythm of the music. Sophia,


    caught in the dance, felt a maic pull, a connection that went beyond the physical.


    As they swayed to the passionate beat, the chemistry between them intensified. The tango’s seductive


    rhythm mirrored the growing attraction between Alexander and Sophia.


    Each step, each movement, spoke volumes, expressing a sharednguage only they understood. As


    the music reached its crescendo, so did the intensity of their dance.


    In the midst of the heated dance, their eyes locked, exchanging anguage of desire and unspoken


    emotions. Alexander’s gaze held a promise, a silent deration that reverberated through the pulsating


    rhythm of the tango.


    “You surprise me, Alexander,” Sophia whispered, her voice a sultry undertone, as their bodies moved in


    harmony.


    He chuckled, the sound a low, enticing rumble. “Life is full of surprises, Sophia. Especially the delightful


    kind.”


    “I think I’m getting used to all this,” Sophia replied.


    “There’s no reason not to get used to it. Because I imagine our life from now on to be just like that,”


    Alexander dered, a confident smile ying on his lips.


    “Aren’t you in a bit of a hurry?” Sophia teased, a yful smile dancing on her face. In response,


    Alexander smoothly spun her around and, with a practiced move, held her close against him.


    “No, Sophia, I’m in no hurry. I have been waiting for you all my life, even though I didn’t realize that you


    were already in my life. And I believe that this time we will be able to make it to the end.”


    “I told you that I’m ready to give us a chance, but that doesn’t mean that it will be the end of a happy


    fairy tale,” Sophia admitted, a note of caution in her voice.


    Undeterred, Alexander pulled her even closer, ensuring their bodies moved in perfect harmony with the


    rhythm of the lingering music. Their faces were mere inches apart, their breaths mingling in the intimate


    space.


    “I’m sure of us. And I’ll spend the rest of my life proving it to you,” Alexander dered with unwavering


    determination.


    Sophia opened her mouth, perhaps to voice a counterargument, but before she could speak, Alexander


    silenced her by sinking his lips into hers. The passionate kiss enveloped them, and Sophia found


    herself surrendering to the warmth of the moment.


    As their lips parted, the song came to an end, yet they continued to share a lingering kiss, their


    connection transcending the fading music. In that suspended moment, Sophia felt a blend of conflicting


    emotions.


    She may not fully embrace Alexander’s unbridled optimism given theirplicated history, and she


    knew there was a long road ahead beforeplete trust could be restored. However, for now, she


    chose to surrender to the magic of the moment.