It didn't take long for the Yardleys and Taylors to agree on Mashauva and Bruno's marriage. The families held a grand engagement party, and both of them exchanged rings.
On that day, Hailey and Lena both went all out with their looks. After being friends with Mashauva, the three girls were able to influence each other.
Hailey and Lena had changed for the better, no longer fake, and would even tease Mashauva outright.
"You won't be mad at us for outdressing you at your engagement party, would you?"
Lena added quickly, "Why would she be? She has the most handsome guy in North City within her palms. Besides, he wouldn't spare a glance at any other woman. I'm sure she can't be happier."
With that, Lena put her arm over Mashauva's shoulder and shoved her playfully. "Am I right?"
Somewhat shy, Mashauva blushed. To be honest, she didn't care how they dressed; they had always been like this, showy.
"Anyhow, congratulations on your engagement.
Your wish finally came true."
"Thank you," Mashauva said, still blushing.
"By the way, do you still keep in touch with Frida?" Lena asked, but Hailey immediately stopped her. "L mon, don't bring this up at a time like this."
Lena was stumped for a second before she said with an awkward chuckle, "It has been so long. Can't I ask?"
Frida was indeed still a sore subject for Mashauva. She smiled, indifferent, as she said, "It's all right. I've already moved on. We're not in contact with each other anymore."
"Well, that's life. People come and go. Who knows, maybe well go our separate ways after we graduate from university."
They couldn't help bemoaning at the subject.
"But it's alright. What matters is that the person you love will always be by your side."
She was right; all that mattered was that Bruno would always be by her side.
Lena and Hailey made some friends at the engagement party, and after hanging out with them a few times, they managed to get themselves a boyfriend. With that, the three girls hung out even less.
Because of the nature of Bruno's work, the couple spent more time apart than together. Moreover, Mashauva still had to attend university, so all they had was an engagement and nothing else.
Mashauva bumped into Frida at university when she went to sign up for a club.
Their eyes met, and Mashauva thought Frida would avoid her gaze, but to her surprise, Frida walked to her.
"Are you going to join this club as well?"
Hearing Frida's voice again, Mashauva felt like she was in a trance.
They had not seen each other for a long, long time; she thought Frida wouldn't even talk to her.
"Yeah."
"I've joined this club. If it bothers you, you can look for another one."
Frida's words got her stumped.
"By the way, what happened back then was my fault."
Frida smiled and continued, "Every time I think about it, I thought I had been too immature. You treated me like a sister, but I lashed out at you because of my selfish desires."
Mashauva didn't reply, only feeling a tug at her heartstring.
"I've come around now, but I still owe you an apology."
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