Forbidden Affection

𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 4: 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔

The school band room buzzed with anticipation as Marco accompanied Sofia to her band practice. His role extended beyond being a "fake boyfriend" as he had been assigned by the Don to ensure Sofia's safety. The journey to the school was filled with Sofia's warnings about Robert, her persistent suitor.

Sofia, leaning towards Marco in the car, cautioned, "Robert is the bass guitarist. Act like my boyfriend, especially when he's around. He's got influence and likes to show it off."

Upon arrival, the bandmates were taken aback as Sofia entered hand in hand with Marco. The atmosphere shifted when Robert, the suitor, reacted with visible displeasure, creating an immediate tension in the room.

Robert approached with a glare, "Who's this, Sofia? Found yourself a new guitarist?"

Sofia, playing her part, responded smoothly, "Meet Marco, my boyfriend. And no, he's not a guitarist. He's here to support me."

Robert, attempting to assert dominance, remarked, "Funny, I've been pursuing Sofia for years, and I haven't heard of you. What do you do, and how old are you? You look like Sofia's father's age."

Marco, maintaining his composure, retorted, "Well, Robert, funny, I haven't heard of you either. I'm here to support Sofia, and what I do is none of your business."

The room tensed up as the two engaged in a verbal sparring match. Just as the atmosphere became uncomfortably charged, Bella, the band's drummer, stepped in with her signature humor.

Bella interrupted, "Hold up, folks! Did I miss the memo for the 'Battle of the Boyfriends' concert? I thought we were here to make music, not headlines!"

The unexpected humor diffused the tension, making everyone crack up laughing. Sofia added with a grin, "Bella, you know me – always adding a touch of drama to our lives. Besides, a musical crime wave might just be what this band needs for a hit song!"

As the band settled into their practice, Marco found himself mesmerized by Sofia's talent. He had never witnessed her singing before, and with a guitar in her hands, she exuded a captivating allure that took him by surprise. 

In Marco's quiet contemplation, he marveled at Sofia's voice and the way she effortlessly commanded the room. His thoughts strayed to the beauty of her playing, and he couldn't help but acknowledge the admiration growing within him for the remarkable woman beside him.