|Sofia| I SWALLOWED repeatedly because of apprehension as I stared at my unexpected guest. I wasn’t expecting him to be here! And that’s the last thing I wished to happen! I didn’t even remember inviting him! So what madness has brought the President in my place?! “He said, he’s your friend,” my mom said, squinting her eyes in my direction. I bit my lower lip as I looked away. A friend? Is that how he introduced himself? My forehead creased as I looked at Ian’s direction. His deep scowl and dark, serious eyes greeted me. I saw how his jaw moved like he was controlling his irritation. But why would he suddenly get irritated, right? “Sofia?” my mom called, interrupting me in my sudden daydream. I blink a couple of times when I realized that I was staring at Ian far too long. I