“Oh, Sure! I’m glad you have people coming over to stay with you. We just wanted to be sure you’re alright,” Jasmine said as she took Alicia’s hand and headed for the door.
“Thanks for coming. And once again I’m sorry,” Celsie said apologetically as the couple stepped outside.
“It’s not a problem. We understand,” Jasmine assured her with a wave as they both walked away.
“I have a YouTube channel with lots of followers, just in case you want to share your side of the story,” Alicia offered as Jasmine dragged her away.
Just then a cab pulled to a stop in front of the house, and Sonia stepped out of the cab with her luggage box and handbag, causing Jasmine and Alicia to stop and stare at her curiously.
“Hey, Celsie!” Sonia called out to Celsie before she could shut the door.
“Isn’t that Sonia Smith? The writer who just dumped Bryan Delgado? What is she doing here?” Alicia whispered to Jasmine as they both looked from Sonia to Celsie.
Seeing Sonia standing out there, Celsie ran out of her apartment barefooted and ran straight into Sonia’s outstretched arm. Both friends held on to each other tightly, not caring that they were standing out there in the open.
“I’m sorry I arrived late,” Sonia said as she pulled away from the hug to look at Celsie.
“It’s not late. Let’s go in,” Celsie suggested when she noticed that people were staring at them. She picked up Sonia’s luggage and led her to her apartment.
“What about Lucas and your parents? Are they inside?” Sonia asked curiously as she followed Celsie.
“They’re not here yet. They didn’t leave on time, and they’re coming by road because of my mom who hates to fly,” Celsie explained as she led Sonia inside her apartment.
Once Celsie shut the door behind them, Sonia dropped her handbag on the floor and pulled Celsie into a hug, and just held her there.
They stood there without saying a word. No words were needed. They both understood what the other was going through, so they held on to each other tightly, both offering and taking comfort from each other.. Before they knew it they were both sobbing.
Once the best friends stopped crying and settled down on the couch, Celsie remembered what Benne had told her, and turned to look at Sonia, “Benne said you broke up with Bryan. Why did you do that?” Celsie asked in a concerned tone since she knew for a fact that Sonia was in love with him.
“I just don’t want him to get mixed up in this. He’s an actor and his public image is important to his career,” Sonia explained with a sigh.
“Is that what he told you? What did he say when you asked for the breakup?” Celsie asked, and Sonia looked away guiltily.
“I actually didn’t ask. I just ended things with him myself.”
“I guess it’s true what they say,” Celsie said in amazement.
“What they say about what?” Sonia asked, returning her gaze to Celsie.
“Even the smartest people are not so smart when they’re in love,” Celsie said with a shake of her head, “You should have first talked things through with him instead of just breaking up with him like that.”
“It doesn’t matter now, does it? The deed has been done. So what’s the plan for the video? What social media platform do you have in mind?” Sonia asked, wanting to change the subject.
She didn’t want to think about Bryan right now. She didn’t want to start worrying about why he was yet to call or text her. Although she had ended things with him unexpectedly, she still expected him to understand her and give her a call.
“You’re the social media freak, so I was hoping you would have an idea. Although one of my neighbors mentioned something about having a YouTube channel with many followers,” Celsie said, and Sonia pursed her lips thoughtfully.
“YouTube… That’s not a bad idea. We could shoot it there and then I would share the link to the video on my Instagram bio since I have lots of followers there,” Sonia said, and then looked at Celsie with serious eyes.
“Are you sure you want to put yourself through this? I could just make a video of myself defending you. It’s easier that way,” Sonia suggested even as Celsie shook her head.
“No, it’s not. Let’s not argue about it,” Celsie said dismissively, and Sonia narrowed her eyes at her suspiciously.
“Why do you sound unaffected by this?”
“I’m not unaffected. I’m just trying not to let it weigh me down. Would you rather you came here and saw me hiding under my duvet?” Celsie asked, and Sonia shook her head.
“Nah, I’m glad you seem okay. By the way, why don’t I see Benne around? Come and show me his apartment,” Sonia said, tugging Celsie’s arm as she got off the couch.
“He left some minutes before you arrived. I didn’t want him to be here when they arrive,” Celsie explained as she pulled Sonia down.
“Why?” Sonia asked in confusion.
“This is not the time for that,” Celsie said, giving Sonia a pointed look, and she sighed.
“You’re right.”
They both turned to the door when they heard the doorbell, “I guess they’re here,” Sonia said as they both got off the couch, and Celsie hurried to the door to open it.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.