Chapter 29

When Sofia's phone rang, she could swear that she felt her heart beat skip a beat as she wondered if it was really her phone ringing, or if she was just messing around with herself.

She placed her hands inside her pocket and brought her phone out just in time to see the name of the caller ID on her phone. It was Mateo, and he was calling her.

"Mateo!" Sofia called as if everything in her life was dependent on him. "Where have you been all this time? I have been trying to reach you with no luck."

Mateo let out a soft sigh of relief as he told Sofia that he had been busy with personal stuff.

"I want us to meet as soon as possible," Sofia informed him.

"I have no issue with that," Mateo responded. "But, do you have an address in mind?"

Sofia quickly rattled off the address of a cafe downtown that she frequented. It was a cozy spot with warm lighting and a casual vibe - perfect for catching up ove