Chapter 108

Mia had been staring at Bella and Charlotte for a while now, with anger evident in her eyes. Just a few minutes ago, she had walked in, asking who Bella had said was getting married again.

"It's Ryan," Bella had answered happily. "I am so happy for him."

Charlotte didn't hide her happiness either; it's a good thing that Ryan finally decided to get married.

They had both expected Mia to be surprised, but happy for Ryan; instead, she was very angry. Although she said nothing to them, her scary look scared them.

Bella stood up from her seat and went to sit beside Charlotte.

"The chair is so small, Bella," Charlotte whispered.

"I am too scared to sit beside Mia," Bella whispered back.

Charlotte stared at Mia but looked away quickly. "She's so scary," she mumbled.

"Do you think Mia is in love with Ryan?" Bella whispered to Charlotte.

Charlotte shook her head. "I don't think she is."

Mia walked closer to them and hit the table. "What else are you both hiding from me?"

Bella blinked. Are they hiding something from Mia?

She turned to face Charlotte. "Did we hide something from her?"

Charlotte shook her head. "We did not. Did we?"

"Why did you not tell me we are the ones planning Ryan's wedding?"

Charlotte and Bella stared at each other. Is that the reason Mia is angry?

"You didn't tell her?" Charlotte asked Bella in a whisper.

"I thought I did," Bella answered.

Mia folded her arms. "You did not!"

"I am so sorry. I thought I did," Bella answered.

"You only told me Ryan is getting married. I overheard you telling Charlotte we are planning the wedding." She sat on the chair Bella had stood up from. "I am so angry right now."

"Is that the reason you are angry?" Charlotte asked in a low tone.

Mia nodded. "Yes?"

"It's not because you are in love with Ryan?" Bella asked.

Mia blinked. What are they thinking?

"You don't think I am in love with Ryan. Do you?"

Charlotte and Bella nodded. Mia burst into laughter. "Are you being serious right now? I was just angry that you didn't tell me about the plan."

Charlotte and Bella chuckled. "We are sorry."

"What is the plan now? Where are we starting from?" Mia asked.

Bella stood up and went to sit beside Mia. "Before you came in, I was showing Charlotte the wedding dresses Catherine chose." She handed over the catalogue to Mia. "She wants us to help choose her wedding dress. I forgot to tell you, ladies. She will be joining us in the meeting with her friend. You know we can't plan this without her."

Charlotte nodded. "I was about to ask that. Is she coming over to the company?"

"I-I..." Bella groaned. "I didn't tell her where to meet. I was so happy to come share the news with you."

"You should call her then," Mia said.

Bella placed a call to Catherine to confirm their meeting place.

"Do you want to meet at the Academy?" Catherine asked. "Or do we meet in a restaurant? I will book a suite."

Bella stared at Charlotte and she nodded. "Restaurant."

"Let's meet at the restaurant," Bella answered.

"Ryan told me you will be planning the wedding with your friends Charlotte and Mia," Catherine answered.

Bella nodded. "Yes. They will be coming with me."

"Will one pm be okay? I have a few things to attend to this morning."

Bella stared at Charlotte again and she nodded.

"One pm is okay. I also have a few things to do before noon."

"One pm it is," Catherine answered. "I will send you the address of the restaurant. See you then."

Bella ended the call and dropped the phone on the table. "So ladies, we are meeting with the bride by one."

Mia smiled. "These wedding dresses are beautiful."

Charlotte smiled. "I said the same thing when I saw them. I love the second one the most."

"Me too," Bella answered. A message popped in. Bella stared at her phone. "She has sent the address. I will send it to both of you." Bella stood up. "I might have to go now. See you by one."

Mia stood up too "I will go with you. I still need to drop by the mall to get a bag."

Charlotte smiled. "Then I will try to finish up my work before noon. I will meet you ladies at the restaurant."

Bella sent the address to Charlotte and Mia before leaving Charlotte's office with Mia. After they left, Charlotte went about her morning business.

She reviewed the documents Gina left on her table before attending the first meeting for the day.

When she returned, she reviewed additional documents and then rested for a few minutes before attending the next meeting.

By the time Charlotte was done, it was a few minutes past twelve. Charlotte called Gina in her office to brief her on the things she wanted her to do, and Gina acknowledged she understood everything.

"Don't hesitate to call me if there is anything that needs my attention," Charlotte said, standing up and picking up her car keys.

"I will do just that," Gina answered.

Charlotte smiled. "I trust you. Take care of the office and don't let anyone into the office until I am back."

Gina nodded with a smile. "I won't."

Charlotte left the office, meeting a few staff members on the way. They greeted her and she answered with a smile.

Charlotte left the company in her car, heading to the restaurant. She got there a few minutes before one. Bella, Catherine, and her friend were already seated.

They exchanged greetings and Bella introduced Charlotte to Catherine and her friend.

"It's good to meet you, Charlotte," Catherine said, stretching her hand for a shake. "This is Anora, my friend."

"Hi, Anora," Charlotte waved.

"Hi," Anora waved.

Mia showed up a few minutes later and they exchanged greetings too. By one they were all seated and ready to start a meeting.

"What do you ladies care for?" Catherine asked.

Charlotte said she doesn't want to eat anything; water would do. Mia and Bella supported Charlotte too.

Catherine smiled. "I can tell you haven't eaten lunch yet, have you? Since I am making use of your lunch break, I will be sad if you don't eat anything."

Charlotte stared at Bella, who also stared at Mia. After a few glance exchanges, they decide to eat something light.

After making orders, Bella suggested that they start the meeting before their food arrived. Everyone agreed to Bella's suggestion.

First Bella asked Catherine what she wanted her dream wedding to be like. Catherine took her time to explain what she wanted while Bella jotted them down.

From Catherine's explanation, she doesn't want an elaborate wedding. She wants something simple, yet unique; a wedding by the seaside.

Mia loved Catherine's kind of wedding; she couldn't hide her happiness.

They wanted to talk more but when their food was brought they had to eat first. Charlotte received a call from Gina and had to excuse herself from them.

"I am sorry about that," she mumbled.