Chapter 19: The party ll

We arrived at the party.

To be honest, it's a beautiful party despite the few hours of preparation. I'd say it's perfect if it wasn't a party to get a husband for convenience.

"Sofia!" Aninka calls as soon as she reaches the doorway.

Her face flushes at the sight of my escort.

"May I know who this young man is?" Aninka's mother asks.

"Mom, this is not the way I welcome my friends," comments Aninka.

She rolls her eyes.

"Anyway, I hope his presence doesn't change our plans" she comments as she walks away.

"Wow, your mother-in-law sure loves you" I say under my breath as I chuckle.

"I hope my mother-in-law does love me" Esteban comments behind me.

"Wow, I didn't know you had a girlfriend though, I wish you luck" I comment.

Esteban rolls his eyes, as Aninka and I look for a place to talk alone.

"Now if you'll inform me what happened?" I ask.

"I will. But first tell me what happened to your foot" says Aninka looking at my foot.

"That's not relevant now, tell me about yours" I say downplayin