Hearing Matthew’s voice, Stella emerged from the kitchen. “Grandma arrived early today. Please, make sure you’re cooperative with her.
It’s important not to let her down. I’ll be there to join you right after dinner.”
Wearing a smile that radiated kindness, Lucia remarked playfully, “You’re such a thoughtful girl. If Matthew ends up being too careless, we might just have to change the groom!”
“Don’t worry about that,” Matthew assured confidently. He then gazed at Stella with an adoring look. “I’m going to change and then I’ll be right down to lend a hand.”
Matthew and Lucia remained engaged in their preparations until Stella summoned them for dinner.
This was a new experience for Matthew. He had never been part of a wedding ceremony before, nor involved in any of its intricate planning. Under Lucia’s expert guidance, he found himself marveling at the beauty and significance of the wedding rituals, which only heightened his anticipation for his own upcoming nuptials with Stella.
After the meal, Stella gently suggested that Lucia should head home, considering the lateness of the hour.
Lucia repeatedly reminded them to ensure the wedding invitations were prepared and dispatched without delay.
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Back in the living room, Stella and Matthew were immersed in finalizing the guest List when Stella’s phone suddenly rang.
The caller ID displayed Besty, which left Stella frozen in a moment of surprise.
It had been a while since their last interaction, especially after the incident at the last party. Stella found herself wondering why Besty would reach out now.
With a brief hesitation, she answered the call. “Besty? It’s quite late. How can I assist you?”
“Stella, it’s been ages since we last spoke. I only recently discovered you’re Matthew Clark’s wife, and how modestly you’ve kept it. I was thinking, how about a dinner to make amends for the last time we met? Don’t worry, Zola won’t be there this time. She’s been out of the picture due to some plagiarism scandal.”
Stella harbored no ill feelings towards Besty for the previous party’s mishap, especially considering Besty had staunchly supported her that day.
She didn’t want to let an issue with Zola ruin her friendship with Besty.
Stella nodded and replied, ‘Alright. When should we meet? I actually have something for you too.”
After all, aside from Miley, Stella hadn’t really made any new friends since her return.
Stella held her school friends in high regard, cherishing the memories and bonds they had formed.
“Let’s meet tomorrow night at Selene Bar,” Besty suggested, promptly providing the time and address.
After that, Stella and Besty engaged in a brief, pleasant conversation before ending the call.
Stella then turned her attention to the stack of invitation cards in front of her, meticulously writing each one with focused dedication.
Observing her deep concentration, Matthew couldn’t resist his curiosity. He approached her and asked, “What are you writing there?”
Without looking up, Stella replied, “I’m meeting some old classmates tomorrow evening. I’m just writing out a few invitations for them.”
As Matthew glanced at the names Stella was inscribing, memories of past events resurfaced in his mind. He asked tentatively, “Would you like me to accompany you tomorrow night?”
Stella shook her head, but then, as if struck by a sudden thought, she looked up at Matthew with a serious expression. “Don’t slack off on this. And please, don’t delegate it to Fernando.”
Caught off-guard and slightly embarrassed, Matthew responded with a sheepish smile.
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He enveloped Stella in a warm embrace, ki*sed her forehead, and assured her, “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it myself.”
With a gentle push, Stella urged him, “Go on, get to writing.”
As she reached for another blank invitation card, Stella paused, a look of hesitation crossing her face.
Sensing her uncertainty, Matthew inquired, “What’s the matter?”
Stella was contemplative. “I’m wondering whether I should send an invitation to Bella. She did give me a gift last time.”
Matthew replied calmly, “Okay, send it.”
He remembered his own attempt to invite Bella a few days earlier, which had gone unanswered.
Even Fernando had mentioned calling Bella several times, only to be met with responses from her assistant.
The swift change in Bella’s attitude was puzzling to Matthew.