Chapter 4 All because

my brunette. As much as this agreement is strange and she doesn't understand it, much less I know what I am doing is just a way of being close to her, and trying to change her impression about me, and at the same time, I know that because of my fame, she would never have a serious invitation, Dani, risk ".Here I am, taking a chance. Whatever happens. I'll see. I get out of the shower and dry myself, leaving only a towel wrapped around my waist. I look at myself in the mirror and try to fix my hair, but in the end, it looks like it always does, kind of messy.

I can't help but wonder if she'll like it this way or that way. As much as Sophie makes me feel warm inside, she seems cold every time she looks at me, or the few times she does analyze me. Not at all like most women show themselves to me. I go to my closet and look for a formal outfit, since I've booked our dinner at a big restaurant. I think it's a way to see what she likes, whether she prefers something simpler or not, or even surprise her. I choose something that's not too formal, black pants and a light blue shirt with a black blazer on top. I leave the tie aside, so she doesn't see me like she always does. I can only imagine the mood she'll be in and it makes me sigh. I need to survive this night. I look at the time on my phone and see that I still have some time until I go see her. I put on my perfume and continue to fight with my hair. I don't think I've ever been so worried about my appearance as I am now. I look like a complete idiot. I hear my phone ring and practically run to where it is, but I soon see that it's not Sophie, but my mother. "Hi, beautiful." I say and hear a male laugh in the background. "Dad?" "Hi, son. I borrowed your mother's phone since she did me the favor of breaking mine." He explains and I smile. "I don't even want to imagine how she did that." "So, before your mother gets out of the shower and comes to interrogate you, tell me. What's going on with you?" He asks and I don't understand. "You disappeared, Daniel. Your mother won't stop asking why you don't call or come visit us. You lived abroad for years, Dani. But I've never seen you so distant as you are now." "I..." I start to say and stop, only now realizing how far I've been from them. All because I haven't been able to think about anything other than Sophie lately. "There's a woman, dad," I tell him. "That changes everything," he says and takes a deep breath. "Are you in love, son?" he asks and I don't know what to say. "I don't know," I'm honest. "She moves me, I've done things I never imagined because of her. I can't explain it." "The last time I did things I never imagined for a woman, I ended up getting married and having two kids," he says and smiles, making me smile too. "I hope everything works out, son. But if you need anything, just call us, okay?" "Don't worry, dad. Sorry for disappearing." "If it's to give me grandchildren, I'll forgive you," he says playfully and we soon say goodbye. I look at the time again and see that it's time to pick her up. I check my appearance for the last time and take a deep breath. This night promises to be great. *** I wait anxiously, in front of the simple building where she lives. I run my hand through the other trying not to look desperate or even show my nervousness. I think about my past, about how even with other women, whom I've taken out several times, I've never felt this way. I've always been confident, but today, nothing seems to help me. I smell a pleasant vanilla scent and I instantly lift my face, watching her walk towards me. I stop breathing for a moment, dumbfounded by her vision. She's wearing a red dress that fits her body, showing off all her curves. Her hair is straight and tied in a ponytail, giving the whole outfit a sophisticated look, not to mention the black heels with red soles that could definitely kill any man. In this case, I'm dead. "Hi," she says, as soon as she gets close to me, intoxicating me. "Hi," I say and I pull her lightly by the waist. I just want her body close to mine. "You look beautiful," I say and she gives me a toothless smile, and I notice that she looks a little lost. "Is everything okay?" "Trying to get used to this," she says in a whisper. "Do we always have to act?" - she asks, and I feel my insides churn. This is just an act to her. She didn't get ready for me, she's just... doing what the deal requires. - Yes, we do. - I answer quickly and let her go, opening the car door at the same time. She gets in silently and I make my way to the other side, sitting in the driver's seat. I think about telling her the truth and telling her that she doesn't have to do this. That I just want a chance and... Damn, I don't want her to treat this like an obligation. This is wrong. How could I be so stupid and act like this? - Sophie. - I call her and she looks at me uncertainly. - Is there a problem? - she asks. - No. - I say and swallow hard. - But maybe you'll run away from here when I tell you something. - What do you mean? - You told me I could have any woman for this, right? - I ask and she nods, agreeing. - But the thing is... If I went after your mother, if I insisted on this with you, it's because... I don't want another woman, I want you. I want to meet you. - I say, looking into her eyes. She blinks a few times, looking incredulous at my confession. - I didn't want to make something up but... It was the only way I could think of to bring you closer. Since you're always distant from me. I know I'm a jerk to you sometimes, but I want to fix that. I apologize for everything, for the proposal, for my way... Just give me the chance to meet you. - Did you make all this up just so you could meet me? - she asks and I nod, already imagining her getting out of the car. As Melissa always said, I'm terrible at making plans. - This is weird, especially now that my mother thinks I have a boyfriend and... - We can make this real. - I say immediately. - We can meet and let it happen. She stays silent and it kills me inside. What the hell did I do? - Your mother is going to come live with you, I know how important this is to her, from the little we've talked about. I can help you with this, we can just be friends and... - I'm confused, but... I think we can talk better while eating. - she says and gives a simple smile, making everything inside me twist. This woman is an enigma. I get out of the car and take another look at her, putting on my seatbelt. Even though this is confusing. She seems so determined, with a determined look in her eyes. She's not going because of an act, she's going because she wants to. This is a priceless feeling. For the first time, I feel like I'm on the right path with her. Chapter 4 Sophie My heart beats fast and I hold my small bag tightly, trying not to show Daniel my state. Watchin