Chapter 110

Ryan's wedding was getting closer; Charlotte, Bella, and Mia had been busy. Most of the things needed for the wedding were already in place.

Getting things ready in two weeks was a rush for them; they had to pay extra money for the short time, and change places because they were already booked. But thank goodness, Catherine's father moved the wedding by an extra week; he finally agreed to the wedding.

With an extra week, planning became easier and better; they could find a better option and even change those they weren't comfortable with.

The men weren't left out; they helped with getting the venue, decoration, and a lot more. They also met with Catherine which was a great experience.

"Your friends are nice," Catherine had told Ryan after they left.

They also met one or twice after that.

Today, Catherine would be going for her fitting; she suggested that Charlotte and Mia join her. Her friend Anora would be coming too. At nine, Charlotte and Mia were already in the academy waiting for Catherine and her friend.

"She would be here soon," Bella told them.

Bella ushered them into her office.

"What do you care for? Coffee? Tea?" She asked. "I will ask Sarah to get them for you."

Charlotte and Mia sat down on the couch. "I want coffee," Mia said. "Lots of milk please."

Charlotte shook her head. "I will pass. I have been feeling sick lately. I don't think I want to take anything."

"Could it be stress?" Bella asked.

"Maybe it is," Charlotte answered.

"I think you should rest after the wedding," Mia told her. "You need that so much." She faced Bella. "And you too."

Bella and Charlotte nodded. They will.

Bella placed a call to Sarah and informed her to bring two cups of coffee.

"Add enough milk to one."

Sarah came in a few minutes later, with a tray containing two cups of coffee.

"Give Mia the one with a lot of milk," Bella said. "And let me have the second one."

Sarah did as she was told and then left.

"Are we just going to sit and wait?" Mia asked, after sipping from her cup of coffee. "Shouldn't we do something?"

"Is there anything you have in mind?" Charlotte asked. "Any of you?"

"We can talk," Bella answered. "It's better than just sitting and doing nothing."

Mia nodded. She was about to say the same.

"Mia, you always have trending news. What do you have for us today?" Charlotte asked.

Mia shook her head. "I don't..." She smiled. "I think I do. Do you remember Mirabel? The one I mimicked some months ago?"

Bella and Charlotte nodded. Can they ever forget her?

Mia smiled. "She is getting married."

"Married?" Bella and Charlotte said in unison.

"I didn't expect that," Bella mumbled. "Did she not get into trouble some months ago? Has she sorted it out?"

Mia nodded. "I heard her fiancé helped her out. He works with one of these ministries."

Charlotte smiled. Mirabel must have caught it big.

"When is the wedding coming up?" Bella asked.

"In a month or so."

"I am happy for her," Charlotte said.

"I am too," Bella replied.

Mia smiled. She is too.

"I met her at the mall yesterday," Mia said.

"She didn't cause you any trouble, did she?" Charlotte asked.

"She wouldn't dare," Bella answered.

"She didn't cause me any trouble," Mia answered. "She even apologized."

Bella furrowed her brows. "Who did? Mirabel?"

Mia nodded. "She seems to have changed."

"It's a good thing if she does," Charlotte answered. "That will save her from lots of trouble."

"We spoke for about thirty minutes," Mia said. "Talked about work. She is no longer an actress. After that issue, she had to leave the country and that is where she met her husband. He was so nice to her. She fell in love with him and when he proposed, she said yes."

Charlotte furrowed her brows. "She told you all these?" Mia nodded. "I am surprised."

"And then she invited me to her wedding."

"Are you going?" Bella asked.

Mia nodded. "I promised her."

"I am so happy for her though," Charlotte said.

With nothing more to say about Mirabel, they began to talk about other things; fashion, entertainment; just anything that would keep them busy. They even laughed at funny jokes.

At ten, Sarah ushered Catherine and Anora into Bella's office.

"I am so sorry ladies, I came late. I had to go see my father," she apologized.

"How is he?" Bella asked and Catherine smiled.

"He's fine," Catherine answered. "He left the country this morning for business. But he would be back before the wedding."

Bella smiled. "That's great."

They exchanged greetings with Anora who stood behind Catherine.

"Please, sit," Bella said.

Catherine and Anora sat on the two chairs in front of Bella's chair.

"We will be going for the fitting in a few minutes," she told them.

She placed a call to Sarah who had left the moment she brought Catherine and Anora into the office.

"Can you open the fitting room? The one with the wedding dress."

"I will do that," Sarah answered and ended the call.

She called back a few minutes later to inform Bella that the room had been opened.

"Come with me ladies to the fitting room."

They left Bella's office and went to the fitting room. Sarah and a young lady, Tiffany followed; Tiffany is the new intern they got a few days ago.

When they got to the fitting room, Catherine, Anora, Mia, and Charlotte sat down while Sarah and Tiffany followed Bella to inspect the dress behind the curtains.

Sarah returned to inform Catherine that she can come in for the fitting now. Catherine stood up and followed her. Bella returned to join them on the couch, leaving Sarah and Tiffany to help Catherine get dressed.

Soon, the curtain opened slowly revealing not just the beautiful dress but the beautiful bride putting it on.

"This is so beautiful," Anora mumbled with a smile.

"Yes it is," Mia answered, her eyes filled with dreams.

Charlotte smiled. Not only is the dress beautiful, but it also fits Catherine perfectly.

"She might not need to come for a second fitting," Charlotte answered and the rest could not agree less.

"Are we just going to stand here?" Mia asked. "Shouldn't we move closer to her?"

They all moved closer to her complimenting on how beautiful she looks in the dress.

"I can't wait to see you walk down the aisle in this," Anora said.

"Ryan is going to be in awe when he sees you in this dress," Mia said.

"I wished he had agreed to see the dress before the wedding," Bella said.

"Ryan likes surprises," Charlotte answered.

Catherine who had been listening to their conversation and smiling, spoke up. "Thank you, ladies."

"You're welcome," Anora and Charlotte said.

"My pleasure," Bella and Mia said.

"This is so perfect, Bella. Thank you," Catherine said. "I might not need to come for the second fitting."

Bella smiled. "I am glad you love it."

Catherine stared at her dress sadly. She doesn't want to take it off.