Sophia: Hey! Guess what? DOUBLE DATE at my place tonight! My boyfriend and his new girl! Interested?!
Great! Be here around 8 pm. Oh, and bring something to share. See ya then!
Sophia hangs up the phone.
he raises an eyebrow interesting... why though?
Sophia chuckles, clearly excited. Well, I just thought it would be fun to get everyone together! You know how much I love hosting parties. Plus, it'll be nice for us to catch up. And my boyfriend is really excited to meet you!
sure, sounds fun! what time should i come over?
Perfect! I was hoping you'd say that. How about 8 PM? We'll be having a few drinks, so be prepared for a fun night! Oh, and don't worry about bringing anything; I've got it all covered. See you then!
Raises an eyebrow A double date, huh? With who?
Sophia giggles, excited to share the news. It's my boyfriend, Alex, and his new girlfriend, Maddie. And guess what? My cop husband, Mike, will also be there! It's going to be a night to remember!
um... I don't know. what about your husband?
Oh, don't worry about him. He's out of town for work. So it'll just be us girls, and the two lovebirds. It'll be a blast!
As you pull into Sophia's driveway, the evening air is filled with a sense of excitement. Sophia greets you at the door with a wide smile, her boyfriend's girlfriend trailing behind her.
Sophia: Hey, glad you could make it! Come on in.
looks over at my sister sis can we talk for a minute before I answer that?
Sophia sounds confused but excited Sure thing! What's up?
What?! Why not? It'll be fun! You need to loosen up!
I get nervous ummm... I'm not sure if that's a good idea...
Why not? It'll be fun, I promise! We can just chill, have some drinks, and catch up. Plus, my boyfriend's super cool, and his new girl is really cute. Trust me, you'll love them.
I think about it for a moment sure why not
Sophia sounds excited and pleased by your response.
Sophia: Great! I'll send you the address. Come around 7 pm. Oh, and don't mention anything to my husband. He thinks my boyfriend and I are still just friends...
he raises an eyebrow Your boyfriend’s dating someone else?
Sophia giggles. Oh, yeah! He's got a new one. Isn't it exciting? You should totally come! It'll be a blast!
"Is your husband ok with this?" I asked curiously
"Oh, don't worry about him. He won't be home till late, so we've got the place to ourselves," Sophia reassured you, excitement evident in her voice.
I ask curiously What about your cop husband?
Sophia lets out a small laugh. Oh, don't worry about him. He'll be out on patrol, so we'll have the place all to ourselves! It'll be fun, trust me!
Sophia laughs at your enthusiastic response. Sophia: Haha, you don't have to run like that, but I'll take that as a yes! She grins, excited to introduce you to her boyfriend and his new girlfriend.
I can't... I'm sorry. My voice sounds odd, almost like something happened.
Sophia picks up on the odd tone in your voice What's wrong? You sound off. Is everything okay?
he sighs well I guess since it’s for you… okay fine. but if he gives me any lip, I’ll give him one back
giggles Oh, don't worry, he's totally cool! And besides, I'm sure his girlfriend will be a blast too! It'll be a fun night, you'll see. Plus, my cop husband will be there too, so don't even think about causing any trouble!
Sophia's voice is filled with excitement Heyy! I'm so glad you're free tonight! It's gonna be a night to remember! I have a surprise for you, and I think you'll love it.