Chapter 503 - Lunch (6 and 2 and 1) (2/2)

”I didn't know that…” JoAnna turned to Jeff. ”It seems that we got first confirmation who will attend our wedding. Before we even sent any invitations!” She laughed.

Jeff was happy. In only two and a half months he will get to call JoAnna 'Mrs. Jeffrey White'. And not only him, but everyone will know that she is his wife.

Six of them chatted and wished that this lunch can last forever.

However, Sophia needed to return in time when afternoon events start to give a speech.

Sarah and Aiden were heading to Sophia's and Felix's new house to wait for furniture delivery, and to set up Eve on neighboring properties secretly, since Jeff and JoAnna still didn't tell them what they got them as a wedding gift.

JoAnna and Jeff were heading back to Los Angeles to pack and get ready for their next adventure.

…

In another restaurant, in a private setting, Isabella and Leah are having lunch. Plates of food are in front of them, neither is eating.

Leah observed that Isabella has no intention to talk first and tried to find a way to break the ice.

”I'm sorry…”, Leah weakly said.

”About?”

”For being a jerk.”, Leah admitted.

Isabella didn't respond. She only observed Leah, waiting for her to continue talking.

Leah realized that the only way out of this is for her to speak the truth. ”I saw you last night talking with Bryan. And I jumped to conclusions… that you are interested in him.”

Isabella nodded in understanding. Now she knows why Leah rejected her for the rest of the evening. ”It would be nice if you confronted me about that… and gave me a chance to explain.”

Leah exhaled. ”I know… it's just that… I had too many breakups, and my hart was broken more times than I want to remember… and instinctively I assumed that you had your fun with me and moved on.”

Isabella frowned. ”Don't assume that you are the only one with a history of being brokenhearted.”

Leah lowered her head. She didn't know what else to say. Isabella is right. She made her own assumptions and instead of talking it out and clarifying, she pushed Isabella away.

Isabella saw that Leah is down and thought that she is too harsh. If she expects Leah to be honest and talk about what is on her mind, she should do the same.

Isabella placed her hand over Leah's. ”I don't mind the fun part. I find you very attractive. But I like you, and I would like to get to know you. And if you want this to work out, remember that we need to talk things through and not jump to conclusions.”

Leah looked at Isabella's petite hand covering hers. Hearing Isabella's words, she looked up at her and smiled. ”Understood.”

Leah felt as a big weight was removed from her chest. She was able to breathe again. Leah was happy that Isabella gave her another chance.

They spent the rest of the lunch eating and chatting and getting to know each other better.