“Okay.” I hung up and told Cameron a few things before leaving.
She wasn’t wearing anything thick, and it was already winter in K City. It was impossible for me to take some clothes from the house, so I had to pick her up first.
It was hard to get a ride at the hospital, so I was left waiting, much to my chagrin.
“Scarlett!” someone called out to me, much to my surprise. I looked around to see who was calling me and saw Hannah, which was quite a shock.
She was wearing a tan-colored jacket, and her hair was tied up in a bun, making her look younger. She was also wearing an elegant pair of pearl earrings. Hannah didn’t have the cute look of a young lady, for she was already in her thirties, but she was mature, attractive, and elegant.
“Why did you come to the hospital? Are you sick?” I smiled at her.
She returned the smile and came up to me. “Not me. My boyfriend’s mother. We came to visit her. I was just going to call you to see which room Summer is in so we can see her too.”
At the same time, Hannah’s boyfriend parked his car at the roadside and greeted us.
Hannah asked, “Are you going somewhere? We can give you a lift. It’s hard to get a ride right now, and you guys can get to know each other. Don’t want you guys to feel awkward if you bump into each other next time, you know.”
I paused for a moment, then I smiled at her boyfriend. “I need to go to the airport. It’s quite a distance away, but let’s catch up some other time.”
“Eh, it’s fine. We don’t have anything to do today, so I’ll go with you. I have something to discuss anyway. You’re really busy lately, aren’t you? If I let this chance slip, god knows when the catching up will happen.” Hannah took me to the car and went into the backseat.
She told her boyfriend, “To the airport, Chandler.”
The man nodded and revved up the car.
Hannah held my hand. “He’s Chandler, my boyfriend. He works as a programmer.”
The man gave me an honest smile, and I smiled back. Hannah continued, “And this is my friend, Scarlett. I told you about her.”
We got to know each other after that. Chandler looked like an honest man, and he seemed to be younger than Hannah. I met him before at the restaurant. He was about six feet four in height. A towering giant, really. He wasn’t conventionally handsome, but he sent out a good vibe.
Then, I looked at Hannah. I never bumped into her again after leaving the Stovall residence. Well, it was just a few days though. I was about to ask her about John, but it looked like she had probably decided to dump him.
I kept my mouth shut since her life was peaceful at the moment. Dating John was not a golden experience for her. To say it was torture might even be an understatement. In any case, nobody could fault her for leaving.
“Oh, are you picking someone up at the airport?” Hannah asked.
I nodded. “Yeah. My friend from A City came. It’s chilly right now, and it’s hard to get a ride there. Moreover, she isn’t wearing a lot of clothes right now either.”
Hannah nodded. “I think we have some clothes here.” Then, she asked Chandler, “Chandler, did you take the clothes in the trunk home? You know, the ones I put a few days ago.”
Chandler shook his head. “No. Work has been hectic these couple of days. I’ve forgotten about it.”
She pouted. “You always forget what I told you. Man, you and that bad memory of yours, but this is actually good.” She smiled at me. “Your friend’s a girl, right? If it’s fine for her, I can lend her my clothes. Winter in K City can be a nightmare Don’t let her fall ill.”
I nodded. Hannah seemed different somehow. She used to be elegant and hard to approach, but she was warmer and more approachable now.
She was surprised to see me smile though. “Are you going to ask about John and I?”
I froze up for a moment, but she explained, “It’s fine. Chandler knows about it, so you don’t have to hold back. Ask away. Oh, I almost forgot about this, but Chandler and I are getting married. I was going to ask you to come with me to the bridal house for the gown fitting. You know I don’t have many friends, so you’re the first person I thought of. But with Summer being hospitalized, I know you must be busy as well.”
I stopped for a moment to process what she said. Then I smiled. “My mother’s looking after Summer. Tell me in advance if you’re going to try out the gowns. But you sure you talked it out with my brother? Kiki’s still young, so I support you, but…”
She nodded at me. “I know what you’re trying to say, but I’m going to be thirty-three soon. My best years are coming to an end. I’ve let go of everything and did everything I had to. I thank god for having met Chandler when life seems to be at a dead end. He spoils me a lot, and thanks to him, I found out that love can come in such an adorable way. We may fall in love with a lot of people throughout our lives, but there can only be one person who walks with us until the end. I want to live my life with Chandler, and I know the kind of life I want to lead. I know you’re worried about your brother and Kiki, but I think of you as my friend, Scarlett. I hope you can think about this from my perspective, alright?”
