Sophia
I tried to ignore my name being called, as I rushed away. Pushing my way through the crowd that had gathered to watch the Christmas lights be switched on. I couldn’t move fast with Nicky dragging on my hand. I had to get away.
Bending over I scooped him into my arms.
Blue eyes met mine the moment I straightened. Arina’s blue eyes.
“Sophia.” She was breathless from chasing after me. “I thought for a second it wasn’t you.” She grinned, the same easy going smile she had worn as a kid. “But it is. I am so happy to see you.”
I dropped Nicky to his feet just in time. Arina’s slender tanned arms wrapped around me. Pulling me into a hug. I tapped her back awkwardly with my one spare hand. My other clung to my sons gloved one.
This couldn’t be happening. After all of these ye
