On the other end of the phone, the man remained silent. But Lizetta could hear background noises, loud and bustling like a crowd.
It didn’t sound at all like the environment where Remington worked.
“Where are you? Is something wrong? Talk to me,” Lizetta’s worry started to spike.
But just as her anxious words fell, she heard a clearer announcement through the phone. She was taken aback; it was unmistakably the sound of an airport announcing flight information.
“Liz, don’t worry. I’m fine. It’s just that, I’m sorry, something came up and I need to go on a business trip right away. I won’t be able to make it back to try on the suit today.”
Finally, Remington’s familiar deep voice came through.
He really was at the airport. Relieved that he wasn’t in any trouble, Lizetta still felt uneasy knowing he was leaving Zion City.
“Is it something really important and urgent? Does it have to be you going in person, can’t someone else...”
Lizetta thought of the upcoming wedding and unconsciously gripped her phone tighter.
Remington had promised her he’d wrap up his work early to spend the last couple of days before their wedding together with her. Now, not only was he not coming back to be with her, but he was also leaving Zion City.
However, her plea was cut off by Remington, “Liz, it’s important; I have to be there in person. I’m sorry. The suit is tailored to my measurements; it’ll fit perfectly. I’ll wear it for you when I get back, okay?”
His voice was soothing, yet his stance was clear.
He wasn’t going to stay. But from what he said, the trip wouldn’t take long.
“Does that mean our wedding has to be postponed?” Lizetta asked uncertainly.
Lizetta’s smile carried a hint of helplessness, her disappointment unconsciously showing. She was never good at hiding her feelings.
Sophia, having dealt with many brides, knew all too well that Remington leaving for a business trip at this time would upset Lizetta, despite her attempt to appear nonchalant.
She quickly changed the subject, trying to comfort her, “Men are all the same, always avoiding trying on outfits and such tedious tasks. But luckily for Mr. Dashiell, he’s naturally dashing. This is the tailored suit, and even if the size doesn’t fit, he’d still be the most handsome groom you could imagine. Don’t worry.”
“Thanks, Sophia.”
After Sophia left Oakridge Heights and got into her car, she thought about what happened just now and called Cassius.
She went straight to the point, “Did something big go wrong with the Starlight Group? Mr. Dashiell has to leave for a business trip now?”
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington)
Does evil really triumph always above the good in this novel ? How comes Stella's evilness has no end? Does the author believes that by giving justice and importance to bad people like Stella will make this novel interesring? I am starting to lose my patience and ask when will the writer finally will realize that the protagonist is Lizetta and not Stella....
Update pls thanks!...
This novel is too sad. When will Lizetta experience real happiness. Why is her life so miserable.. Author pls bring changes in the story....
Removed the 5 Chapters per day if you can't keep up to it....