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Sofie gulped; the surprise visit didn’t give her time to prepare. Over the past few weeks, Sofie fantasized about what she would say if she ever ran into Gabriella; she had practiced her soliloquy in her mind.
But now, as Gabriella stood before her, beautiful as ever, exuding a humble grace, all previous thoughts vanished. Blinking in disbelief, Sofie replied, “Sure. I have to check with the manager because I just returned from a break, but, it isn’t too busy in here, um, hold on.”
Sofie’s heart was beating as she approached Marlee. Keeping her voice low, she murmured, “Gabriella is here, and she wants to talk to me. I’d really like to hear what she has to say. Do you mind if I take a few minutes away? I’m sorry; I know I just returned from my break. But this is important to me.”
Marlee was supportive because she was Sofie’s friend and had learned about her affair with Gabriella Galena. “Sure, I don’t mind, it isn’t busy, but can you keep it to fifteen minutes? I know how much this means to you. I’ll need to send Julie on her break soon, too, so be quick, okay?”
“Thanks so much; I promise I will,” Sofie replied gratefully. “I’m not sure why she is here, but I need to hear her out.” Marlee patted Sofie on the arm. “Let me know what happens after your shift. And good luck!”
Nervously, Sofie bit her lip as she removed her apron. Moving to the customer side of the shop, she met Gabriella at the front. “Alright, I’m ready. But I only have fifteen minutes.”
The women quickly strolled to Gabriella’s silver Jaguar, parked outside Sunny’s Coffee. With a click, Gabriella unlocked the passenger seat, motioning for Sofie to sit inside. Once settled, Sofie looked at Gabriella with a challenging expression, unwilling to waste time. “So, why did you want to talk to me?”
Gabriella gazed at Sofie; it was a different look than usual, her blue eyes were soft. To Sofie, Gabriella usually stared like she wanted to devour her. But today, Gabriella Galena appeared to be a different woman.
“Sofie, I’ve made a huge mistake and owe you an apology. I don’t know why I couldn’t tell you this before, but,” Gabriella paused, grabbing Sofie’s hand, “I love you, truly. I amin lovewith you and amsorryI let you down. I think I was overwhelmed by your desire to have a relationship with me, and I didn’t handle it well.”
She loves me!
Sofie’s eyes grew wide; she was stunned by Gabriella’s revelation. Surprised by the tough businesswomen’s show of emotion, she could only blink, jaw agape, with her heart beating quickly.
Gabriella continued, “I also owe you an apology for how I treated you at the office. I was a bully, and I know that wasn’t acceptable. I wanted to come here to tell you that in person, but I also wanted to put myself out there and be as vulnerable as you have been with me.”
Taking a shaky breath, Sofie could tell Gabriella was trying to hold back her tears. “I couldn’t let another day pass before asking you if you would be willing to give me another chance. We have a special connection, and I’m an asshole for not recognizing it. Please?”
Sofie was overcome with emotion. Part of her wanted to embrace Gabriella on the spot, but the other half felt guarded. “Oh my god, I always loved you, Gabriella. Right from the start. I still do, but I’m also, I don’t know,scared, I guess. You really hurt me, and although I want to forgive you, I just don’t know how easy that will be.” She squeezed Gabriella’s hand and added, “I want to be with youtoo.Of course I love you! But how do I know you won’t turn cold on me again?”
Gabriella nodded emphatically. “I understand your trepidation, and I would feel the same way. I think what has held me back was the fact that my ex-wife had betrayed me so deeply. I’ve never fully processed that, and I need to heal. My best friend Blair recommended a therapist named Barbara Syke, and I just started seeing her.”
Gabriella leaned towards Sofie, emphasizing, “I know I have work to do on myself. And I am doing that, regardless of what happens between you and me. But I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t apologize and tell you how I really feel. I am hurting over the loss of you, and I know you are hurting, too.”
Sofie couldn’t hold in her tears any longer. With a small cry, she replied, “Of course I want to be with you. I accept your apology and I’ve missed you so much; I’ve been miserable without you.” The women grabbed onto each other, hugging tightly. They shared a few sobs before Sofie broke away, asking, “So you’re really in therapy? Do you think I could join you in a session some time? I want to help you heal, and your happiness is worth it. I want to be there for you.”
Gabriella nodded, her impeccable makeup slightly smeared. “Of course. I want you in my life in every way, Sofie. Thank you for accepting my apology. I can do better, and I will, for us.” The women embraced again before Gabriella planted her lips on Sofie, magical kisses. Their mouths collided, tongues hungrily intertwined, and Sofie was elated.She’s never kissed me like this before, oh my god!
The pair continued to kiss, finding the perfect rhythm until Sofie slowly broke away. Breathlessly, she murmured, “I have to get back to the shop. Can I see you later tonight?”
With a loving gaze, Gabriella stroked Sofie’s cheek. “You can see me tonight, tomorrow night, and every single night. I’m yours, Sofie. I want to make this work.” Adjusting the power controls, Gabriella unlocked the passenger door. “Go on, I don’t want to make you late. Can I take you to dinner after work?”
Beaming, Sofie replied, “Oh my gosh, yes! I can’t believe you came by today. I love you, Gabriella!” Sofie opened the car door, sliding out of the seat. Wearing the biggest grin, she waved to her lover and approached the front door of Sunny’s Coffee to complete her shift.
Epilogue
3 years later
“Come here; I’m not ready to get out of bed yet,” Sofie cooed as Gabriella lay tangled in her arms. “It’s not even nine a.m. yet! Don’t worry, we have lots of time.”
Gabriella stretched out her lean body, willing to give in to her girlfriend’s charm. She knew that there was no point trying to argue when Sofie was in the mood.Ah, I guess she’s right. The launch party doesn’t begin until noon. I wonder what Sofie has in store this morning!
Rolling over to face her partner, Gabriella gently kissed Sofie as their naked bodies mashed together. “Mmmm, alright, you win. But we must be out the door by in two hours—no exceptions!” While she tried her best to sound stern, Gabriella couldn’t have been happier. The past three years with Sofie had been a dream come true; she never imagined being so happy at this stage in her life. While Gabriella was close to 60 years old, she felt lighter and more youthful than ever; her relationship with Sofie had given Gabriella a new lease on life.
“Good, I knew you couldn’t resist me!” Sofie whispered seductively. Gabriella felt Sofie’s fingers traveling from herclavicle across her breasts. Her nipples stood at attention as though receiving orders from Sofie’s touch. “Lay back. I know you have an important day, and I want to make sure you feel relaxed and happy before the launch event.”
“Mmmm, you meanwehave an important day. But sure, I’ll obey,” Gabriella sighed, allowing Sofie to slide her body on top as their pubic bones pressed together. As soon as the words came out, she couldn’t help but smile at the irony; Gabriella never imagined herself submitting to anyone, but Sofie had won her over, so occasionally, Gabriella allowed her to switch, and when she did, it was a pleasure to have her take control.
Slowly, Sofie rose to straddle Gabriella; she could feel Sofie’s wetness as she hugged Gabriella’s body with her hips. Leaning forward, Sofie gently began to suck on Gabriella’s nipples, first the right and then the left. Gabriella felt electricity sparking through her body. Closing her eyes, Gabriella arched her back, moaning softly, “Mmmm, yeah, oh, I love that.”
Sofie’s tongue traveled down Gabriella’s torso, tickling and teasing her belly. It was amazing how confident Sofie had become in bed; Sofie had gone from a quiet submissive to embracing her sexual prowess. Gabriella still exuded her natural dominant qualities but allowing Sofie to take charge on occasion was thrilling. She kept her gaze on Sofie, who was now between her legs, her eyes twinkling with sexy mischief.
