Tangled By Fate

Chapter 387: A BET

“Maybe I should check on her. Why are they taking so much time?”

Watching his restlessly pacing in the room, Zinnia stated, “Relax, will you? Give the girls some time alone. They might have so much to talk about.”

“Have some pastries. These are delicious.” Darius pushed a tray toward Arthur.

“...” Arthur didn’t bother to spare any thoughts at food. He marched forward and opened his door.

At the same time, Veronica reached out to open his door. When the door was abruptly opened by him, she was momentarily stunned.

Arthur was stunned when he spotted her right in front of his office. “Are you done talking?”

At his concerned look, Veronica felt even more embarrassed. “Yes, I’m fine. I’m sorry I hurt you with my words and then made you worry.” She didn’t hesitate to apologize first.

.....

Arthur was relieved to see her going back to normal. He cupped her face. “It’s fine. I understand your feelings., I’m sorry I can’t offer you the rules you want. We won’t change it.”

“I know. I don’t mind.”

“Uhm, please let me go inside. You can have your couple chat in your bedroom.” Catherine pushed Veronica’s back.

Veronica blushed and pulled her hand. “Come in.”

“Veronica, are you feeling better?” Darius asked.

“Yes, I’m sorry for hurting you all. I didn’t understand and acted foolishly,” Veronica apologized to them.

“Thank you for apologizing and understanding. Now, come! You are missing all the pastries.” Darius pointed at the tray.

Catherine marched inside the room and put her hands on her waist. “Hey! How come you don’t wish me before eating what I ordered for you.”

Darius already took the third bite before innocently gazing at her. “Are you pregnant?”

“Why would I be pregnant?” Catherine retorted with a flushed face. Her anger was rising. “Why do you keep thinking about weird thoughts? Do you think everyone is like you? Not everyone loves lying with people here and there, you know.”

“What are you saying? What can be more pleasurable than having sex with a beautiful and sexy partner?” Darius tried to justify his hobby. “You are still a virgin, that’s why you are thinking like that. Ask your best friend. I’m sure she has a different thought than you.”

As he grinned, Catherine frowned. She suspiciously gazed at Veronica. “Ver, do you think this kind of physical relationship is great?”

Veronica’s body stilled at her question. ‘Damn you, Darius!’ she cursed Darius.

She stiffly smiled at her friend and replied, “...N-no...”

Catherine’s frown deepened. “Did you stutter?”

Veronica dared not to speak. She vigorously shook her head.

Catherine turned her head toward Darius. “See? Ver doesn’t think that way.”

“Isn’t it because Arthur isn’t good enough?” Darius sniggered.

“Is that so?” Arthur muttered slowly. “I didn’t know I was that bad.” He looked at his wife.

Veronica paled. She screamed inwardly, ‘Darius, I will take revenge!!!’

“Stop arguing people. “Catherine, tell us why you are treating us amazing pastries,” Zinnia fondly smiled at the blonde.

Catherine announced, “My engagement with Vincent has been confirmed. We are holding the ceremony the first weekend of next month.”

“Oh my! It’s Catherine’s special day then. Congratulations! Darling, I wish you the happy life you have ever hoped for with your husband and lovely family.” Zinnia was delighted by the news and hugged Catherine.

“Thank you,” Catherine was touched by her warm greetings. Her eyes almost welled up.

‘Man, I feel so sorry for Sebastian. I’m so glad that he isn’t here,’ Darius thought.

“Cathy doesn’t have enough time to pick up the venue and dress. Since she works all the time and hardly has time except for the weekends, we need to assist her. Who is with me?!”:

At Veronica’s suggestion, Zinnia, Darius, and Felix raised their hands.

“I’m totally free in the morning,” Darius stated. “I must confess to you guys. My taste in women’s fashion sense is the best. No one can match up for it.”

“Is this why your fashion sense of men is the worst? I can’t leave Catherine’s engagement to you,” Zinnia remarked.

“Baby, don’t faint when you see the clothes I pick up,” Darius confidently said when he threw the challenge at her.

“We shall see,” Zinnia accepted his challenge.

“I’ll be the judge then,” Felix declared.

“Everyone has free time except for me,” Ovior commented with a dark face.

“My husband will accompany you,” Veronica confirmed.

Ovior twisted his lips. “I’m not so tasteless.”

“...” Arthur was speechless. His eyes were saying, ‘Who wanted to be with you?’

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The next day, Veronica went out with Zinnia, Darius and Felix.

“I feel bad for Cathy. She was looking at us with a sad expression,” Veronica commented.

Zinnia was eating cotton candy beside her. She had a plan in her mind and shared it with Veronica.

“No worries. We won’t buy anything without letting her choose. We will check the wedding shops today. We will take catalogs from them. After she chooses her dress, we will ask the shop owner to go to the Magic Tower and take her measurements.”

Veronica was surprised. “Oh, nice! It’s so amazing making clothes is so easy now. However, Cathy didn’t tell Vincent where she works. If the shop owner finds out...” she showed her concern.

“High-end shops know how to keep their clients’ secrets.” Zinnia assured her.

Only then did Veronica agree.

After collecting the catalogs, Veronica stole a glance at Felix. He was standing in front of a wedding gown. His eyes were fixed on it.

‘Is he thinking about Sister Ruth?’ Veronica’s heart twisted in pain thinking about Sister Ruth’s soul who was staring at her beloved man and Felix was crying his heart’s out.

‘Is it really impossible to find someone else when your first love dies?’ Veronica wondered.

She tried to imagine her life without someone else but just thinking about a random man gave her chills.

“Are you okay?” Darius asked.

“Yes, I’m fine.” Veronica nodded.

Darius observed her with his sharp eyes before saying, “You don’t look well. Let me show you magic. It will make you feel better.”

“Magic?”