Chapter 26: "All That Glitters Isn't Gold..."

Vanessa was unable to bring herself to look at Alex all through the drive. She kept her head turned to the side as she battled with tears of anger and humiliation that burned her eyes. 

Of all people why did it have to be him? Of all days why did it have to be today? She turned when Sophia sneezed, and she looked at her sister with apologetic eyes as she blamed herself for being too incompetent to take proper care of her sister.

"You didn't tell me your name," Alex said, and without a doubt both sisters knew who he was referring to. 

Sophia cleared her throat as she adjusted in her seat, "I'm Sophia. Sophia Scott," Sophia said with a polite smile as she met Alex's gaze in the mirror.

"Why don't we stop at a nearby cafe to get you a hot cup of coffee, Sophia?" Alex asked, and this time she blushed as she smiled at him.

"I will love that. Thank you, Mr. Moore," Sophia said politely.