Chapter 108 - Second woman (1) (1/2)

Sarah reached bar B1S (aka Bones) few minutes before 4 in the afternoon. The main room is dark, with a long bar on the right and few small tables with three chairs each on the left. Besides the bartender, there are only two patrons seated at the bar. Sarah took a seat at one table, and texted Vivian. ”Reached, waiting for you.”

In few seconds she got a reply. ”On my way. See you in a minute.”

Shortly after that, Vivian entered the bar.

Sarah was happy and relieved to see her friend. For last few days when Vivian avoided her, Sarah thought that Vivian does not want to be her friend anymore. Sarah has a lot of bad experiences and that makes her fearful of being betrayed and abandoned by people she trusts. After few years of avoiding friendships, Sarah decided to let Vivian close and be friends with her. So far, Vivian didn't betray her trust. Sarah is happy because of that.

Sarah and Vivian got drinks and started chatting happily. Sarah didn't want to ask Vivian about Gabriel 'It must be a sore memory for her, so I don't want to bring him up.'

Sarah was telling Vivian how she joined White corp. and that she met Bridgette, and Evalina. Vivian was laughing when she heard stories about Bridgette and fumed on stories related to Evalina.

”You need to be careful about Evalina, she sounds like someone who gets carried away and does crazy stuff without thinking about consequences.”, Vivian warned Sarah.

”Yes. I know... I also believe that she will not stop by herself. She needs to leave the company, and our lives. But I don't have any strong evidence at this time. My only option is to watch my back while I wait for her to make her move.” Sarah explained her plan with a concerned expression. It's not easy just to sit and wait for an attack. She is more comfortable when she is on the offensive.

”Why don't you ask Aiden to speak up?”

Sarah shook her head, ”She can just accuse him of favoritism, and that will bring trouble for him. I don't want to give her that opportunity. I will deal with her.”

Vivian's phone lit up buzzing. She got a message. Phone was on the table, face up, so Sarah was able to see that Vivian got a message from Gabriel. Sarah could not help but ask, ”You are texting with Gabriel?”

Vivian looked guilty and nodded.

Sarah observed her friend, ”Vivian, what is going on?”

Vivian hesitated, ”I'm back with him.”

”Really? How come you don't look happy about it?”

There was a long silence until Vivian spoke, ”He still didn't clear up things with Victoria.”

”Can you say that again? I think I misunderstood you.”

”You didn't. He is still with Victoria... it's something that his parents set up. Since they were kids, their parents talked how two of them will get married and give them grandchildren... And he is working on figuring out how to tell them that he does not want to be with Victoria. But they are difficult and stubborn, so it's taking time...”