“I was kinda ticked off at him. I hadn’t spoken to him for a month, and then one afternoon, after class, there he
was, waiting for me outside the building. When he saw me, he asked if I wanted him to ‘take responsibility’ that
evening. I played it cool and said no. He got all serious and said it would be his ‘first time.’ I couldn’t help it; I burst
out laughing. ‘What, you think being a virgin is something to be proud of?’ I asked him. He just kept staring at me,
and I couldn’t take those puppy dog eyes anymore. I ran over, wrapped my arms around him, and kissed him right
there in front of everyone. From that moment on, we were an item, and we’ve been together all these years. After
he graduated, he took over the family business. There were plenty of gorgeous actresses in the company, and
women throwing themselves at him left and right—some for his status, others for his looks. But he told me once
he’d been tackled, it was for life. This year he’s thirty, and I’m twenty-seven, and we’re finally getting hitched!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMagdalen’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Estelle, “Eleven years we’ve known each other, never had eyes for
anyone else. Like I told you, from the moment we met, I knew he was ‘the one.'”
Estelle had known Magdalen since the days she was with Morrison, and over the years, she had witnessed the
struggles and the deep bond between them. Now, hearing the story of how they met, she understood the playful
love and affection they shared.
Perhaps, the way those women chased after Morrison, and how Magdalen would step in, was their own little
understanding and source of amusement!
Touched, Estelle smiled warmly, “Entering marriage is just the start of another journey. Cherishing each other from
beginning to end is the most beautiful fairy tale in love.”
Magdalen reached out and took Estelle’s hand, “We’ve witnessed each other’s love stories, and now we’ll witness
each other’s marriages and watch our children grow. I’ll be waiting for you at the altar, and you and Jonathan
better hurry up and catch up!”
Estelle laughed, “We will!”
Magdalen hugged her, “Ella, I love you. No matter what stage of life I’m in, you’ll always be irreplaceable in my
heart.”
Estelle’s eyes shone clear and bright, like stars in the night sky, “The feeling’s mutual!”
Looking up at the stars, Magdalen felt complete. Her beloved was ready to walk her down the aisle, and her dearest
friend was with her on this extraordinary night.
When the two returned to the Sampson residence after the party, the guests had left, but the villa was still brightly
lit. Mrs. Sampson, too excited to sleep, was checking the next day’s arrangements with the butler.
Seeing Estelle and Magdalen return, Mrs. Sampson ordered the kitchen to prepare a late-night snack for them, and
once they finished, she ushered them off to bed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMr. Sampson said, “I wanted to have a word with Magdalen!”
Mrs. Sampson frowned, “There will be plenty of time for that after tomorrow. It’s late, and the makeup artist is
coming early. If you don’t get to bed now, you won’t sleep a wink tonight.”
Linking her arm with Estelle’s, Magdalen declared, “Tonight, Ella and I are bunking together!”
Mrs. Sampson laughed, “Just don’t let your insomnia rub off on Ella. She needs her beauty sleep!”
“Got it!” Magdalen said, pulling Estelle upstairs while playfully complaining, “You see, other moms get all teary and
clingy when their daughters get married. Not mine. She’s been grinning so much her teeth are practically
sunburned. It’s like she can’t wait to get rid of me!”
Estelle chuckled, “Maybe in your mom’s eyes, you’ve been married off for a while now!”
Magdalen pulled a face that was a cross between a laugh and a grimace.