Sonia’s POV
The next day passed in a haze of nervous anticipation. I tried to distract myself with books, chores, and Molly’s chatter, but nothing worked.
When I told her about the date, she nearly screamed.
“You’re kidding,” she said, wide-eyed. “My brother asked you out? Like, a real date?”
“Yes,” I said, trying to sound calm but failing miserably.
“Oh my God!” She clasped her hands dramatically. “Finally! I was starting to think you two would keep dancing around each other forever.”
“Molly,” I said, half-laughing, half-panicked. “Don’t make it a big deal.”
“Too late,” she said, grinning. “It’s already a big deal.”
By the time seven o’clock came, I had changed my outfit three times. Finally, I settled on a simple soft-blue dress that Clara had once bought me for a family dinner.
