Next One Is a Babe

Matilda was surprised, for she knew whose side John was on right there and then. Thus, she pursed her lips and thought there was no need to talk about what she wanted to.

Sophia didn’t care about what the Constances were doing, so she went to the dessert shop that afternoon and chatted with the lady. After a while, Sophia told her she wanted to buy the shop, but she wanted the lady to keep on working there too.

The lady noticed her fervor, so she agreed to it. She hadn’t settled down on a job after closing the shop, and honestly, she liked it here, aside from the fact it didn’t make any profit. So, she kindly reminded Sophia, “But this place doesn’t turn a profit, you know.”

Sophia smiled. “We’ll see. I can go for something else if there’s no profit.”

“The contract will be up this month, so I’ll ask the landlord to contact you.”

Sophia nodded. “Thank you then.” She then strolled around before going home. Her body still wasn’t feeling fine, so she moved about in the living room. When she was about to rest, Matilda came.

Sophia was standing before the staircase, and when she looked back, she saw Matilda coming with her servant, bringing along many gifts. The servant was the one she kicked earlier. Oh, they came together, huh? Those poor, poor ladies. She looked at them while Matilda rang the doorbell. A moment later, she opened the door for them.

Matilda stiffened up when she saw Sophia, but she still forced a smile. “You’re home, Sophia.”

Sophia loved to argue, especially against her enemies. “No, I’m not. This is an AI controlled robot.” She sneered.

Matilda looked awkward, so she quickly asked the servant to bring those gifts inside. Sophia didn’t stop them, then when they were done, Matilda rubbed her hands. “I know what I said was wrong, Sophia. Please let it slide this time. You know how I am. I’m stupid and rash.”

Sophia was surprised she would say that, and she wondered where Matilda learned it from. Since Matilda didn’t even stutter, Sophia thought she must have practiced on the way here. Instead of saying anything, Sophia glanced at her coldly.

Matilda felt awkward, for Sophia didn’t say anything even after that. This was different from what she had in mind, so she continued, “John’s grandmother and father scolded me after knowing what I did. They said I shouldn’t have said that. I know what I said was wrong, so I’m here to ask for your forgiveness. We used to be family. I know we aren’t now, but just for old times’ sake, can you let this slide? I know you’re a good kid, so please forgive me this once, hmm?”

Old times’ sake? Sophia almost laughed. Yeah right! We have nothing but bad blood! You abused me! Sophia remained silent.

The servant was awkward too, and Matilda licked her lips, for she was out of things to say.