The next day Sophie was in her new clinic discussing something with her new secretary / assistant for some changes. She found her very nice and attentive to all her instructions. She was not like some other assistants that abuse of being oldest in the field. Maya was kind and down to earth person as soon as she met her.
Sophie felt that they will have a nice relationship together that she liked an assistant that she can easily with or she can be trusted.
So far, through her observation after some hours talking with her. She has some personality that Sophie like it. Still need to see when the time comes if she really is capable to be her assistant then she will hire her permanently.
As they were still talking regarding other matters, Sophie's phone rang. She took it out from her purse and saw Rhianna's name on it.
"Hi, Ice! What's up?" She answered. She waved her secretary to go out from her office as soon as she answered the phone. "You may go." She says in a lower voice to Maya.
"Hey, are you busy? Did I disturb you or something?" Rhianna asked.
"Nope, just in time I finished talking to my new secretary." -Sophie
"Okay, so Cream, you have time for me then." -Rhianna
"Well, of course, it has been a long time we bonded each other alone and I miss you a lot you know."-Sophie
Rhianna looked at her wristwatch. It was almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
"What about meet you in front of the hospital thirty minutes from now. I will not bring a car but my driver will send me to you."-Rhianna
"Hmmm, how about this I will fetch you in front of your office so that you will not tired of waiting too long since I will finish here a little while." –Sophie
"Okay that's sounds great so see you later alligator." –Rhianna
"Okay I will see you then." -Sophie
Sophie instructed her secretary for the couple of things before headed out since they will start working together by Monday.
She was in front of Rhianna's stores when she texted her that she arrived. So, after a few minutes, a knock from the window that caught her attention. Rhianna was already beside her car. She unlocked the passenger's door for her to enter. They kissed cheek to cheek for greetings.
"Hey, you lose your mind a minute ago. I have been knocking at your window few times." Rhianna's brows rose. "So, tell me what's on your mind?"
"Hello there, nice intro Ice." She smiled changing the topics. "So, where are we going then?"
"Okay, I will leave you there for a minute since I am starving but that doesn't mean I will let you lose." Rhianna warned but smirked at her.
"Yeah, I know what you mean." Sophie rolled her eyes.
It is good to know that their friendship is still intact and never fades through time. They decided to go to Mexican Restaurant since they love to eat anything.
A server leads them their seats a little far away from the door that they could see who enter the front door. They sat down facing each other and the server handed them each menu book.
Rhianna ordered. "Give me Shrimp Enchiladas and Tex-Mex-Inspired Pizza and Mango Shake and cold water please." Then she looked at Sophie. "What about you Cream?" she asked.
"Well, since I am starving too, I will order Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw and Burrito Egg Rolls and Ice tea please thank you."
"Okay then I will repeat your orders, Shrimp Enchiladas and Tex-Mex-Inspired Pizza, Mango Shake and cold water, Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw and Burrito Egg Rolls and Ice tea." Server said.
"Yes please, thank you." Sophie said with a smile.
"Okay, ma'am please wait for a couple of minutes and I will serve all your orders in due time." Then the server went away from them.
"Shoot." Rhianna said after they were alone looking straight at her.
"What! Sophie said pretending she does not know what she was talking about. In her mind, she knew what Rhianna mean.
"Come on, Cream. Do not give me that look as if you do not know what I am talking about, for Christ's sake." Rhianna pouted.
Sophie sighed heavily. "Okay, okay."
"Okay? Okay then…" Rhianna said with curiosity's sake.
"Wow, you are impatient." Sophie chuckled.
"Well, sort of." Rhianna replied with grinned. "So, tell me about you and Henley. I wanted to ask you the other night when we were at your place but I controlled myself not to."
"I have not been telling you this but us kind of doing some friends with benefits since I broke up with Ronald." She was looking at Rhianna's reactions. Her eyes were shocked and her mouth was widely open.
"Come on, say something Ice."-Sophie.
"Wh-what the hell…?" Rhianna said it loud.
"Ssshhh… lower your voice, will you?" –Sophie
"What were you thinking? I mean, well, it is not you doing such a thing and I know you will preserve your V on your wedding night but…" Rhianna paused and sighed.
"It just happened Ice and it was kind of weird in my part. But I do not know why I just gave it to Henley that night at your beach house." She pouted then lower her head.
"Tell me, what's your status the two of you now?" -Rhianna
"I do not know what it is but we stopped doing it for quite a long time. We both busy and we have been occupied with taking care of Steven. New place, new clinic, and new everything. That we never really talk about it." -Sophie
"You love him not just a friend. Am I correct Cream?" Rhianna immediately asked with hesitation.
"Yes. It is killing me because I was afraid to let him show what I really feel. Whenever he is with me and I am scared to lose him, Ice. What should I do?" Sophie felt sad telling her best friend the true feeling she has been carrying for past years. They started doing the friends with benefits thing.
"I do not know either Cream because I do not know exactly Henley just the way knew about him. Ever since the two of you are very close to one another even during our senior year." Rhianna playing her fingers on the table. "As I have been watching you two. There is more than that. Henley always glanced at you whenever you are not looking. Even you did the same too."
It is the truth she does not know the real Henley because Ocean is the one much closer to him than her. Now, Sophie is totally confused too. She could not say anything at her. Only she is the one should know what Henley feels for her.
They stopped talking for a while when their orders were served, they focused eating. Talking, eating and changing topics that lessen for Sophie not thinking about Henley.
They almost finished their meal when Sophie caught her eyes to the couple who just walks in. She stopped eating and stared.
Rhianna wondered then she turned her head as where Sophie was staring. It was Henley and Tori…
"Is that Henley? And is that Tori Miller with him?" She asked Sophie as Rhianna turned her head back at Sophie.
"Mmmm…" That was all she moaned as if she was not interested.
But her eyes were still following at them to where they seated. Henley was telling her something that they both laughed. Sophie saw him pinching her nose as soon as he was sitting down facing her. It hurts seeing them so sweet.
"Tori Miller was Henley's fling during our senior year and I cannot believe they see each other again." Rhianna said, tapping Sophie's hand for comfort. "Are you okay Cream?"
"Yeah, I am alright. Besides, we are just friends so he can do whatever he wants with his life and I do not care." She said while deep inside in her heart it hurts. "Come on, Ice let's get out of here."
Rhianna called the server to ask for their bill. She paid for their foods and Sophie stood up without looking to Henley. Her heart was crumple that she cannot breathe if they stay there longer.
Rhianna followed her because she knew what she feels like, right now. She asked Sophie's car key so that she will be the one to drive her vehicle.