Chapter 539 - One day before wedding (S&F) (1) (1/2)

~ Seattle ~

(July 13, one day before Sophia's and Felix's wedding)

Early afternoon, girls met in the lounge area of the spa: Sophia, JoAnna, Sarah, Bridgette, Jessica, Brie, Maddie. They are chatting and enjoying snacks and beverages while waiting for Isabella and Leah.

Jessica, Brie and Maddie are Sophia's friends from Harvard University. Jessica and Maddie are living on East Coast, and Brie is in San Francisco. All three are ladies in their mid-to-late twenties, with bright personalities. They seem ready to party and easy to get along with.

”Don't get us wrong. We are not so cheerful usually.”, Jessica told Bridgette. ”Most of the time we are boring lawyers. But right now, we are in party mode celebrating that Sophia is getting off the market!”

”Yes, yes!”, Brie added. ”With Sophia off the market, there will be more hunks for us!”

They all laughed.

”Oh, feels like I'm back in college again!”, Jessica exclaimed.

”I am curious who is the man who got a hold of Sophia's heart. I always thought she will end up with that… I forgot his name.” Maddie tapped her forehead.

Sophia knows that she is thinking about Mark, but she does not want to remind her. And she hopes that no one else will mention him either.

Sarah and JoAnna are also suspecting that Maddie is thinking about Mark, but they are sensitive enough not to bring him up. Not after what he did to Sophia.

”Sorry we are late!”, Leah said from the door.

”Not a problem. You are right on time.” Sophia smiled. She was happy that Maddie got distracted before she could remember Mark.

Leah is excited that Isabella is with her. Last two weeks two of them were in contact daily. They texted, talked on the phone and video chatted at least one time a day. And both of them were looking forward to this wedding where they finally get to meet each other in person again.

Leah knows that Isabella arrived last night, but it was late, so they didn't see each other. And then Leah had work in the morning, and two of them met when Isabella came to Orion Enterprise around lunch time. Leah worked through lunch, and Isabella waited for her. They grabbed sandwiches on the way to the spa.

As much as Leah is happy that Isabella is here, she is not sure how to behave. Is it OK to hug her? Or kiss her? What will Sophia say? What will Isabella think? Will anyone say anything? Leah's head was buzzing, and it made her nervous.