Sofia Rodriguez

After the rain flowers grow

[Sofia Rodriguez @CrypticFl0wer]

Sofia Rodriguez

Such delicate things can have such profound consequences

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@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic involved.”

“My dignity isn’t part of the job.”

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Prologue

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[Sofia Rodriguez @CrypticFl0wer]

@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic a slow breath and pushed myself to my feet.

“Fine.”

The word came out quieter than I intended.

“But the second someone crosses that line…” My gaze hardened as I looked between them. “I’m done.”

I held Saša’s eyes for a moment longer.

“I don’t care how much money is -

[Sofia Rodriguez @CrypticFl0wer]

@RomanVukovic @SasaTheFixer “None of your men touch me unless I say they can. That goes for a simple fighting if need be.”

A beat passed.

“Can you promise me that before I sign my life to you?”

I look at the paper Roman handed me.

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@RomanVukovic @SasaTheFixer when? Where? What time?”

I hesitated before speaking again.

“And one last thing.”

My expression grew serious.

“I know you probably think promises don’t mean much.”

I swallowed.

“But I need one.”

“My body isn’t part of the deal.”

I held his gaze, refusing to look away. -

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@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic anything that would tell me I wasn’t making the biggest mistake of my life.

“Can you promise me something?”

My eyes met his.

“Promise me this will pay for everything… and more.”

A long pause.

“Promise me I only have to do this once.”

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@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic “I can smile, play the part, and blend in with the crowd.”

I swallowed hard.

“But I don’t want people to see me as the bad guy.”

My voice softened.

“Because I’m not bad.”

I bit the inside of my lip, leaning back against the booth as I searched his face for something -

[Sofia Rodriguez @CrypticFl0wer]

@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic full-time caregiver for the woman you’re trying to save.”

Leaning back in the booth, I folded my arms loosely.

“So…” I tilted my head. “Are you going to tell me about yourself, or am I going to be the only weirdo spilling my depressing life story?”

[Sofia Rodriguez @CrypticFl0wer]

@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic settling in Greece.”

I paused, my eyes dropping to the table.

“My mom’s really sick. Like… really sick. And working at a café isn’t exactly paying the bills.” I offered a humorless smile. “Before you tell me to get a better job, it’s kind of hard when you’re also the -

[Sofia Rodriguez @CrypticFl0wer]

@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic here.”

Closing the menu, I smiled apologetically.

“A glass of water would be perfect.”

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@SasaTheFixer @RomanVukovic “Well… I’m Sofia.”

After we exchanged handshakes, I slid into the booth and reached for a menu, mostly to give my trembling hands something to do.

The prices made my heart sink.

I let out an awkward laugh.

“Um…” I looked up sheepishly. “I actually can’t afford anything -