Vivian wanted to go shopping for baby clothes for Rose's twins but had no one to accompany her.
She was getting along with the rest but she didn't want to push her luck. Alex and Irene had easily become close to her after she apologized and promised to be a better person.
But Arthur and Sean were still distant.. they would talk to her if they had to. For Ralph, he had not even considered making any aim to get close to her. He hated her and that she knew.
She decided to go to Irene's bakery. But Irene looked busy chatting with someone. So she waited until Irene noticed her.
"Hi, come join us," She said.
Vivian was hesitant but Irene dragged her to the table where the stranger was sitting.
"I was here telling my friend Harry about how Sean hasn't contacted me for a week," Irene said.
"Don't worry he will soon " Vivian consoled her.
"Anyway, Harry this is Vivian the woman I told you about " Irene pulled Vivian's hand towards Harry.
"And Vivian this is Harry, another best friend of Rose " She introduced.
Vivian smiled at the handsome man before her. So he was the Harry who had taken the fault for Archie's shameful act.
"Nice to meet you, Harry," she said.
Harry took her hand with a smile. He introduced himself. Irene excused herself to attend to a customer.
"So your Rose's new sister," Harry asked.
Vivian laughed, "Everyone calls me that now but yes am her only sister "
"Your right. Rose had one brother but when Justin appeared she was the only girl. But with you, it balances the number " Harry laughed.
"Am sorry if I interrupted your conversation with Irene " Vivian apologized.
"No you didn't, you helped me. Irene has gone crazy without hearing from Sean. I don't think I can help her either "He said.
"I see him every day at work and know he misses her too. His always gloomy and agitated " Vivian whispered to Harry.
"It's just a lovers quarrel so it will settle soon," Harry said.
"I hope so "
Irene returned to the table with coffee.
"So Rose's new sister, what brought you here today?" Irene asked.
Harry laughed when he heard what Irene called Vivian. It was true they called her that.
"I wanted you to help me shop for some baby clothes for Rose's twins," she said.
"That reminds me I haven't done mine too " Harry blurted out.
Irene smiled, "Then I don't need to go, since you both haven't done your shopping for Rose's twins then you can both go do it together," Irene said as she got up.
"Have fun "she walked away.
Vivian was speechless at how Irene had given her away to someone she had just meant.
" I guess you got a shopping partner. Although I don't think I would be efficient like Irene," Harry said.
Vivian got her bag and followed Harry to the bakery entrance.
"See you guys later" Irene waved at them leaving.
Sean left the office, he had left Irene's home so he was now back to his lonely mansion. He felt partly guilty for what Irene had done behind his back.
He didn't want to go to Arthur's place cause he knew Irene would be there with Rose. His mother, not missing a chance to break them apart had used the chance to introduce young beautiful girls to Sean.
Even when he told her they had not broken up his mother still brought a new one each day.
He entered his room and dropped on his bed. He was hungry which made him think about Irene's cooking.
"How I miss your cooking " he cried.
His phone vibrated still in his pocket, he turned and got it out.
It was a text from Irene.
-"Have you eaten yet?"- it said.
His stomach groaned the moment he read her text.
-"Yes"- he texted back but after he ordered a pizza.
After a few minutes, another text come in.
-"Okay, goodnight " - she replied.
Sean didn't answer cause he knew she missed him as he did especially his stomach.
He got up and moved to the bathroom for a shower.
On the other side, Irene was wailing in Rose's arms.
"I think his mother sent him her delicious soup " she cried.
"Ohh come on. Arthur already told us Sean said he only orders pizza for dinner," Rose said.
"Ohh I forgot to tell you this cause of my problems. But Harry went shopping with Vivian," Irene said.
"What?.."
Irene told Rose how she pushed them to go together since she didn't want to go.
"Won't they feel awkward with each other?" Rose worried.
"I don't think they will, Harry was smiling ear to ear while Vivian was blushing like a little girl " lied Irene.
Rose laughed at her explanation knowing it was exaggerated but was happy the two had turned friends immediately.
Dorothy came in leading Harry and Vivian who were carrying shopping bags. The rest of the maids bought in more one by one.
"You sure did a lot of shopping " Rose exclaimed
"We just couldn't decide on which to take " Vivian laughed.
"So we took what seemed best " Harry laughed.
Irene pushed Rose showing her how Harry and Vivian acted.
"Thank you so much," Rose said ignoring Irene. "Take them upstairs to the room Arthur is painting " Rose instructed the maids.
Arthur had stayed home painting the room for the twins. He had hired professionals to design the room so that it would be perfect for them.
He had strictly refused her to go near the room until it was done.
He claimed the paints used were harmful to her and the babies and him
wanted it to be a surprise after it was done.
Harry and Vivian stayed for tea after Rose begged them to.
"My ears are tired of hearing Irene's voice all the time " she had pleaded.
"So how was shopping?" Irene asked.
Vivian smiled thinking about it.
"It was wonderful, Harry was so helpful "
"I would say the same about you " Harry complimented her.
Rose watched them go back and forth, about who was better than the other. Reminding each other about something that happened during their shopping.
"It makes me miss Sean even more " Irene cried.
"Why don't you just leave and run to him instead of hurting my ears " Rose yelled.
Vivian and Harry looked at Irene who looked miserable.
"Why don't we go get a late-night snack?" Harry suggested.
Rose agreed getting hungry already.
Vivian nodded too.
Rose rushed upstairs to get her coat and returned with Arthur.
"Arthur is joining us too " she announced.
Arthur made sure Rose was completely warm before they left the house. He held her hand and followed the others.
Harry seemed to be interested in talking to Vivian which left Irene unattended.