Chapter 194 - Party at Hill villa (3) (1/2)

Party was in full swing when Sophia and Felix joined. They walked to JoAnna and Sarah who were sitting on a 'S' shaped sofa with Aiden.

”Why are you so late?”, JoAnna teased with a huge grin on her face. Sophia gave her a warning look to stop asking.

Felix was still not used to JoAnna's mouth without a filter who likes to tease, so he awkwardly smiled and offered to get drinks for Sophia. He went to the bar just to avoid her questioning.

JoAnna pulled Sophia to sit. ”Mark is here.”

”Oh...” Sophia did her best to sound indifferent and hide her discomfort.

”You are not worried that he will cause trouble?”, Sarah asked seeing that Sophia didn't have much of a reaction.

”Not really... what can he do? I already told Felix that Mark is part of my past.” Sophia shrugged.

”Good move.” JoAnna praised Sophia, and then looked toward the bar. ”Maybe not Mark, but there are others who might cause trouble...” JoAnna pointed to the bar area. Felix was standing with two drinks in his hands while Andrea and Clara blocked his way.

Sophia puffed her cheeks in frustration. ”Unbelievable!” She stood up and swiftly walked there.

JoAnna and Sarah laughed. They never saw Sophia act like this, so it's was quite entertaining for them.

One group of young people entered, and JoAnna perked up. ”Oh, Ellie is here... I didn't see her in ages. See you later.” JoAnna stood up and walked towards the newly arrived group.

...

”Did Sarah get herself a boyfriend?”, girl named Ellie asked JoAnna.

”Yes. You missed our Christmas party... They are crazy about each other. If you know what's good for you, you will not even dream about him.”, JoAnna warned.

”Don't worry about me. I know what's good for me.”, Ellie responded with a smile. Her attention moved to Felix. ”And that man there is...?”

”That is my second brother-in-law... can you believe that even Sophia got herself a boyfriend? Only I am forever alone...”, JoAnna sighed.

”Hey, I'm single also... we can be alone together.” Ellie laughed.

...

Sophia and Sarah joined JoAnna and Ellie. Four of them chatted while Aiden and Felix played a game of billiards.

”Hi Sarah”, Sarah heard a male voice from behind her. She turned around and her eyes landed on Ed.

”Hi Ed”, Sarah's eyes darted toward Aiden who was busy with his game. She thought it's better if he does not see that Ed is talking to her.

”How are you?”, he asked.

”Good, thanks for asking.”, Sarah responded dryly.

”Really? Good?” His smile was fading when he noticed that Sarah does not look interested to talk to him. ”I heard you ended up in a hospital and had surgeries? That can happen when you hang around the wrong guy.”, Ed smirked.

Sarah was surprised by his words. ”What does that mean?”

Ed was happy that he got Sarah's attention. She finally showed interested in what he has to say. His lips stretched into a wide smile, ”That I know you were in the hospital? Word travels...”

Sarah shook her head. ”No, the second part.”

”It just means that if I was with you, I would never let any harm come your way. I know how to protect my woman.” Ed spoke with confidence.

At that time, one of Ed's friends came and pulled him away. ”Come, don't stir up trouble. Sam told us to watch over you...”

Ed frowned at the young man. ”Do you all think I'm a child?”. Ed complained, but still followed him.