Once they arrive at the mall, Freya and Juliya are ready to part ways with this woman that they randomly picked up off the street.
Turning to say their goodbyes, they see her staring intently at her phone. She suddenly shows an aggrieved expression and looks as if she is struggling to hold back some incoming 'tears'.
"What-what's wrong with you all of a sudden?" Juliya asks bewildered.
"I'm sorry, it's nothing. Thank you for bringing me here. I hope we meet again."
She hurries off as if trying to prevent them from seeing her cry, but she ends up falling instead. Slumped on the ground, she looks so dejected. Seemingly unable to withhold it anymore, her tears start streaming down her face.
Freya feels sorry for this girl who slightly resembles someone from her memories but she can't recall who that person is. A beauty in tears always shatters the heart. Even though she looks a bit older than her, Freya's instincts instantly take over and she walks over and helps her up while simultaneously trying to calm her down.
"What happened? Are you okay?"
Tiana shakes her head and wipes away her tears. "They left. My-my friends left me. They don't care about me at all."
"It's alright." Freya pats her back trying to appease her.
"No, it isn't alright. Today has been the worst day for me. I got my hair done just for them and even ended up losing my wallet. I hitched a ride with you guys and rushed over to meet them, but they, they-"
"If they left you, it means that they were not your real friends to begin with. The world is big, you can make new and better ones who will treat you like a princess."
Freya continues to say soothing words to comfort her while Juliya laughs internally.
Is this a conversation between two grown adults? Why does it sound like a mother is trying to calm down her child who is throwing a tantrum?
Despite thinking this, she says nothing and Freya invites Tiana to spend the rest of her day with them. She immediately agrees and takes out her phone again saying that she will delete all the contacts of her old 'friends' and start afresh because she deserves better.
Freya nods her head in agreement. When she and Juliya turn around to give Tiana time to fix herself, they don't see the proud and victorious smile on her face.
Operation "Bring Home the sister-in-law" has now begun.
. . .
In the living room of an extremely large and elegant villa, a woman lays comfortably on her couch while reading a book.
She receives a text message from her daughter and opens it immediately knowing that it's an update on her son.
After reading it, she smiles brightly and her eyes glimmer with joy.
She knew she could count on this daughter of hers to accomplish the task.
Charles Hendrix, sitting on the couch next to her sees his wife's happy expression and immediately becomes puzzled.
"Darling, what's making you so happy?" He asks curiously.
"It's good news from Tia, you read it," Amelia says happily as she passes her phone to him.
Charles knows that his wife often sends their daughter to spy on her brother. Although he doesn't agree to it, he doesn't oppose it either so they take it as his silent consent.
Receiving the phone from his wife, he reads the text message.
My sweet angel Tia: 'Mom, I met and became friends with an amazing woman today. I think she would be perfect as my sister-in-law. Your loving daughter will keep you updated.'
"Tia found a wife for Lucas, this is indeed good news."
Charles nods his head in satisfaction. He trusts his daughter's opinion. Most of the girls that they tried to pair up with Lucas were not only rejected by him, they were also rejected by her. So for her to take the initiative to suggest someone, it meant that this person was truly outstanding.
How could they not be excited? This meant that they were one step closer to having grandkids.
Overhearing the couple's conversation, a woman walking towards them with a tray of tea and cookies nearly tumbles over.
"Layla, be careful not to get hurt. You don't need to trouble yourself with serving us at home. There are maids for this.". Amelia acolds, but her tone is not harsh at all.
"Mother, I'm fine. I just returned from the office and I had nothing to do."
She manages to calm herself down. No matter what, Lucas won't accept just any woman they bring to him. If that was the case, he would have succumbed and gotten married long ago.
Regardless of anything though, she must get rid of this incoming threat to her