Chapter 77

The arrangements for the wedding started right after the engagement was successfully celebrated. The wedding was in two months time, and even though it seemed far, it really wasn't. Three weeks had passed since the preparations started, leaving them with an additional five weeks to go. As the maid of honour, Scarlett often found herself heading to bed each night feeling drained, with sleep being her only thought. She awakened with the awareness that much lay ahead, leaving no room for her mind to drift aimlessly. 

"Can you do me a favour?" As Scarlett reentered the apartment and closed the door, Sheila spoke over the phone. 

"What is it?" she inquired, and as Sheila paused, her curiosity intensified. "Just say it, girl. I don't have that much time." 

"I told Hector I would bring him lunch, and I just noticed that I forgot to pack it for work. It’s likely still on the kitchen counter, and I can’t possibly go and drop it off for him, so he’s probably waiting