Chapter 642 - You swapped personalities! (1/2)

~ Los Angeles ~

JoAnna is on a video conference with Sophia. Jeff went to office, and Felix is making breakfast.

”How is back to work?”, JoAnna asked Sophia.

Sophia looked very tired, even though it's eight thirty in the morning.

”It's almost end of the week and everything is still crazy! I don't know how is possible to have so much pending work. I left Leah and Edward in charge. Leah did how much she could, but it seems that last two weeks Edward didn't show up for work… My calendar is packed. Everyone wants feedback and directions and I need to make decisions… and I'm not sure what they are talking about. Even reports from New York don't look promising. At this rate, I will need to go there.” Sophia was not happy about this. If she knew that things will be this messy, she would go back to work as soon as they came back from their honeymoon.

”Why don't you empty your calendar for a day or two and use that time to catch up on work? Then meetings will go smoother as well.” JoAnna suggested.

”Eh, I tried that. But as soon as few people saw me in the building, everyone started coming to my office directly. They said that they want to congratulate me, but after a minute they switch to work-talk and push their reports in front of me.”

JoAnna was about to laugh while imagining that scene in her mind, but she can see that Sophia is troubled, so, she kept it to herself.

”Did you hear from Sarah?” Sophia was anxious. She didn't hear about Sarah's condition since Aiden took her away from the cabin in the mountains.

JoAnna nodded. ”Aiden is in touch every day, giving me updates.”

”How nice of him.” Sophia sarcastically said.

”He is doing his best.” JoAnna was telling Sophia to soften up her attitude.

”How is Sarah doing? I see that she is sending a lot of photos full of smiles… but, how is she?” Sophia's expression was still cold, but JoAnna could see that her shoulders relaxed a bit.

”I think she is getting better. Her nightmares are getting shorter and less intense. And during the day she is… happy.”

Sophia was still not satisfied with this explanation. She wants to see Sarah in person, and to confirm that she is OK. ”When are they coming back?”

”They are heading to Greece for few days, and he mentioned some island in the Adriatic Sea. They will be back for their graduation if not sooner.” JoAnna can only tell Sophia what Aiden told her.

Sophia rolled her eyes.

JoAnna can see that Sophia does not approve of Aiden having Sarah all to himself, especially now that Sarah is unwell. And she knows that it's because Aiden hurt Sarah. ”Big sis, he is really trying. He even got sofa in their living room replaced.”

Sophia frowned. ”Why does that matter?”

”Because I told him that anything related to the unpleasant incidents can cause Sarah's memories to come back. And on that sofa they had a talk where he told her that they should split up. By replacing it, the chances of her remembering that are reduced.”

”So… he does not want Sarah to remember?” Sophia's displeasure with Aiden increased. This proves he is guilty!

JoAnna sighed seeing Sophia's hostility, and she hopes that Sophia reconsiders her harsh attitude toward Aiden. ”Can you blame him? Also, I advised him to avoid triggering her memories if possible. Right now, Sarah is happy, and when her memories come back, we have no idea how that will impact her personality. Do you remember last time? She didn't talk with anyone for a long time, and it took her years to interact with us normally. I prefer that she does not remember few unpleasant things compared to reverting to being a… robot.”

”I understand…” Sophia was troubled hearing all this.

She remembers how Sarah used to be uninterested in anything around her, except for her computers. And it took a long time for her to warm up to people. That was one of the reasons why Stella insisted in taking Sarah to trips with her, to get her out of the surrounding where she got hurt. But it took a very long time for Sarah to return to them mentally.

Based on what JoAnna said, it seems that Aiden is having better luck than Stella had about six years ago. Sophia told herself to calm down and reassess the situation… and Aiden. Maybe he is trying his best. Maybe he really wants to help Sarah. Maybe, just maybe, he is exactly what Sarah needs to be happy.