The next month Irene had been busy with opening up her fourth new shop. Rose and Vivian had helped her.
"It's almost done, when will the guests arrive?" Rose asked.
"Soon " Irene was nervous.
Vivian laughed, "I have watched you open all the other three shops and you're always nervous "
"Isn't it the same thing every time?" Rose asked.
Irene shook her head, "No it's not, and weird as it is, am so nervous than before "
Rose hugged her, " It going to be okay, there is your hubby arriving first". she pointed out.
Irene turned to the entrance seeing Sean and his parents come in. He was holding a bouquet and a smile on his face.
"Honey, we are here," he said.
Irene ran hugging him, "I love you " she whispered.
He chuckled, l love you too "
The guests arrived and Rose watched as her best friend welcomed all the new friends and family she had made while she was gone.
"I missed a lot when I was gone " she sighed.
Vivian held her hand, "Yeah you did. But you still have time to catch up, it was a long time but we are all willing to help you get back right in "
They smiled at each other then laughed. Irene walked in, "Did I miss something fun?" she asked.
They both shook their heads.
"Ok then, Rose get up I want to introduce you to some people," she said.
She was introduced to all the new friends Irene had made during the years. And with time she found out they all had something in common making them even more friendly.
The evening finally ended.
Rose kissed her best friend goodbye, "Am still sorry about Arthur not coming, One of them had to come and since you needed Sean Arthur stayed back "
"I know you don't have to apologise, tell him am grateful he was able to send my husband at least ".
Rose left with Vivian and headed home. Vivian who had been on the phone finally hung up.
" I never asked about what happened between you and Harry after I returned "
Vivian blushed to turn away from her sister showing her hand to Rose. It was then she noticed the shining Diamond on her sister's finger.
"Woow when that happened, it wasn't there when a few days ago," she said holding the hand.
"It was a few weeks ago but we were all busy helping Irene we decided to wait to tell you guys "
"Ahh, that little bastard how dare he proposes without first telling me" Rose frowned.
Vivian held her sister, "Oh please don't get angry as I said before, we were all busy and he wanted to do it before he left for his trip ".
Rose giggled, " I see, so your already defending him even before marriage. You do love him "
Vivian smiled letting go of Rose, "Ahh...dont tease me like that Rose ".
By the time Harry returned from his business trip Rose had told everyone about him and Vivian.
Since Rose had told him to come to see her immediately he arrived, Harry drove to her home the moment his plane landed.
" There comes our groom to be " he had Rose shouted.
Harry felt his body freeze in one place but Rose dragged him to the living room where everyone had gathered.
Vivian moved to where he was, "Am sorry love, the moment sister found out it was game over "
Everyone wished them all the best and glasses of wine were served.
The centre of attention was the upcoming groom and bride to be.
Questions were hurled at them some were answered others avoided.
The room was filled with laughter and the sound of glasses being clicked together.
Later they all had dinner and played some more games. The women gave up later after the men kept winning every game and left the room leaving them alone.
Upstairs they all gathered in Vivian's room and chatted about how she wanted her wedding to be. Then gossiped about their men's weird habits.
The men who were still drinking were talking about business and their respective jobs each giving the other advice.
After everyone had taken a shower they each lay next to their loved ones.
Arthur pulled Rose closer hiding his face in her neck then closed his eyes.
"Had fun today?" he asked.
"Yeah, I feel so happy for them both ".
Arthur moved his hands up to her breast cupping it in his fingers.
She giggled, " Move your hand, am too tired to do anything "
He moved to turn her to him, she heard his voice close to her ear, "Then don't move let me do the rest "
His hands pulled away from the light garment she had on, filling her body with kisses.
Rose couldn't concentrate on sleeping with his lips on her body. Soon she found herself responding to him with a moan.
"You said you were exhausted why are you moaning instead of sleeping ".
She slapped him, " You think I can with you on top of me "
Arthur chuckled, "Your face is turning red, Butterfly," he said.
Rose turned away avoiding his lustful gaze.
But Arthur pulled her back and trapped her lips with his.