*In the evening Sara was returning from work.

Sara : (It's so tiring . I will have a good sleep now.)

?? : Hey ! Wait ! I have a good news.

Sara : Oh ! What is it Wanda ?

Wanda :{exited} I am getting married !

Sara : What ? ......... Jake came back ?

Wanda : {depressed} He never came back. It is someone else.

*There is silence for some moments

Sara : Ah ! I am sorry. Congratulations!

Wanda : Thanks. You are invited. The venue,time and other necessary details are in this card. Don't forget to come the day after tomorrow.

Sara : Oh sure. Bye .

*Sara goes to sleep thinking about how things change and how her friend is getting married.

At the marriage day Sara was doing Wanda's hair...

Wanda : Thanks Sara for helping me with my make-up. I am going to check on guests.

Sara : Ya sure.

Sara : ( I really feel bad for Jake and Wanda too )

* 3 years ago -

Jake : Wanda I love you and I will always do this . You are my precious.

Wanda : Aww... Jake I love you too and I will never leave you

[ Later ]

Wanda : Jake please don't go! I can't live without you.

Jake : Release me Wanda. I will go to study abroad and no one can stop me. Hope I can see you next time if I ever comeback.

*Now in the present

Christ : Do you take Wanda as your wife ?

?? : Yes I do.

Christ : Do you take him as your husband?

Wanda : Ya ofcourse.

Christ : Then the marriage is done. You may kiss now.

*They kiss each other. Sara takes a look at the groom.

Sara : ( The groom ..... He is...) Andrew ?

Andrew : Huh ? Oh you are...?

Wanda : That's my friend Sara. Don't you remember she was also in our school in my class ?

Andrew : Oh ya I remember her. How can I forget. Nice to meet you after so long.

Sara : Same here.

Andrew : ( She has grown more beautiful than before even though she was a little fat but beautiful back then also).

*After the celebration everybody goes home.

Sara lies in her bed thinking...

Sara : ( Andrew....My old crush. I liked him back then . I remember I even asked him his name {giggles} ...... { sigh} Everything is in the past . Nothing remained the same. I should move on too I guess....)

*Phone rings

TREEING ! TRRRING !

Sare : Oh hello Wanda . What's up ?

Wanda : Oh Sara you are the only friend I can trust and know well. Can you please help me ?

Sara : Ya anytime. What is it ?

Wanda : I am newly married but I dont want to love in a complete unknown place with a boy only . It will be nice if you can live with me for some weeks .

Sara : What ?

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Sara : What !are you mad ? He is your husband !

Wanda : I know but please!!! I request and anyways you live alone so why not come to my new house although his new house too.

Sara : But....

Wanda : I beg.

Sara : Uggggh ! Fine I will come tomorrow . Manage it and have fun for today . Good night.

Wanda : Fine I see . Good night.

*Next morning Sara was getting ready and packing her bag...

Sara : (Is it really alright to live with her ? )

*HONK ! HONK !

Sara : ( Now who's that. I must check)

*Andrew was standing there with his car

Andrew: Oh! There you are. Wanda sent me to pick you up. Come quickly.

Sara : Oh thanks. BTW I am ready we can go.

Andrew : Come sit.

*While they were sitting quietly between the drive....

Sara : Ummm.... Andrew please don't mind I am staying and becoming a thorn in flower. She asked me to stay but don't worry I will move out very soon. You two can enjoy.

Andrew : Well... Don't worry . I won't mind having a friend of hers in my house. Regard it as yours.

Sara : Oh thanks

Sara : ( I remember those days. Me and Pearl and..... Andrew {sigh}..... I liked him really but now look.. But I knew this would happen anyways I really forgot about him lol){ giggles}

Andrew : What's so funny ?

Sara : { blushing} Ah nothing. Hehe.

Andrew: { I miss those school days. I liked Wanda a little bit but she was just my friend. I married her just because of our previous relationship. }

* They reach their house . Wanda was unpacking.

Wanda : Wow ! Sara I am glad thanks for coming.

Andrew : Yeah I can see how much you fear me.

Wanda : Haha no J... Andrew it's just i am feeling alone.

Sara : Ha ok

*Sara was moving towards the door suddenly she didn't noticed the bar and tripped over it. She closed her eyes......

Sara: (Why do I have to make a fool of myself before him everytime we meet 😣😣)

*There was silence for sometime. Sara felt that she was not hurt so she opened her eyes and saw the scene. Andrew was holding her and Wanda was just looking at them in gaze.

Sara : Ummm........

Andrew : Oh Sara....Wanda...I...just....(Oh f***)

Wanda : Sara ! Are you all right. You are not hurt ,right ?

Sara : Well..No. Thanks to gri... I mean Andrew. Sorry for causing you guys trouble.

Wanda : No you didn't. Now get ready . We are going for shopping for our new house.

Sara : What me ? No you couple go . I will wait here .

Wanda : Why ?

Andrew : She's right. Let her rest . We should go. ( Atlast I am saved from this girl. Why did I catch her . It was awkward)

Wanda : Fine you rest we will be back soon .

Sara : Bye. ( I am gonna stay in the guest room away from them)

*She was getting ready and cooking some food to impress and make the new couple happy. Suddenly the door bell rang.

Sara :( They can't be back within an hour or two...)

Sara : Who's this ?

* No answer

Sara : Okaayee ?

*She opened the door slightly so she can see clearly. A man was standing there of her age.

Sara : Yes ?

?? : Umm.... Andrew ?

Sara : Yes he lives here.

*He tightly hugs her...................

?? : Oh you have grown up more beautiful than your wedding day

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Sara: Huh ? Wedding? ....wait!{ Awakard} Let go of me! What ? I never married. I guess you mistook me for Wanda ?

??: {embarrassed}{leaves her}You are not Wanda? Oh now it's clear why you look so different.

Sara : Yeah. But who are you ?

?? : I am Alec , Andrew's friend. You must be their housekeeper.

Sara :(Housekeeper 😑?) Uh.. No. I am Wanda's school friend Sara.

Alec: I am really sorry Sara. It's nice to meet you.

Sara: My pleasure. Come in.

Alec: Ok where's Andrew and Wanda ?

Sara: They are on shopping.

Alec: Wait... If they are shopping Then what are you doing here 🤔 ?

*Sara narrates him the whole story

Alec: Lol 😆. It's good. BTW You said you are Wanda's school friend right?

Sara : Ya why ?

Alec: I was also in the same school.

Sara : Wow! What ? That's great. Which section? A maybe?

Alec: Of course and you C ?

Sara : Yes. Ohhhh ! You are which Alec? There were 4 Alecs. The one with rib problem.?

Alec: You Guessed right 😜. I am but now my rib is all right. And I am ready for marathon.

Sara: {embarrassed} 😅 Haha that's nice.

Sara: ( Why him? Out of so many people in this world my Life is attached to this ?)

*They chatted for some hours.

Sara: Oh you are sitting and I didn't even asked for food. Let me bring you my newly made dish.

Alec: Ok . But you can cook. Right ? I mean in school it didn't looked like you could cook.

Sara : What does that mean. I can cook eatables. 😡😣

Alec : JK. Lete taste world's best hand cooked dish of a beauty.😊

Sara: { blushing 😳} Uh ok here you go.

Alec: {tastes the food} (Wow! It's so delicious. I didn't expect it from her.)

Sara: Is it eatable ?

Alec: It's amazing. So tasty.

*Andrew and Wanda comes in.

Wanda : Who is it ? Oh Alec!

Andrew : What's so tasty ?

Sara : Oh you two are back. Come in I have already prepared dinner.

Wanda : Why did you take this problem. BTW thanks.

Alec : Andrew you gotta taste it. It's so amazing. I fell in love with your cooking Sara.

Sara : It's too much Alec. But thank you. 😊

Andrew : Is it ? Let me taste. (I don't think she can cook so well. )

{Tastes the food}( Oh my ! This is truly fabulous. I didn't expect it. So good!)

Wanda : What's with that expression Andrew? Do you like that ?

Andrew : Not bad...

*Alec and Wanda glares at Andrew

Andrew : Ok ok I admit. It is really fabulous Sara !

Sara : I am glad you all liked the food.

*After food they went to the city park and returned at night

Alec : Okay now I got going. See you guys later.

Andrew : Leaving so quickly? You were just for dinner here aren't you? 😒

Alec : I was passing by so I thought I should take a look at sister in law. But I am lucky that i could taste this food made by Sara.

Wanda : Hehe. You lucky fellow.

Sara : Take care on the way Alec.

Alec : Bye everyone. Oh yes Sara I will come often to chat with you and of course to eat your food. Give me your number.

Sara : Yes why not . There it is xxxxxxxxxx. I saved yours too. See ya

Alec : Good night

*Everybody's comes inside. They prepare their bed. Sara was going to sleep in the guest room.

Sara : It's done here.

Wanda : Wah.... I am too sleepy. I am going to sleep.can You tell Andrew that I am asleep after he comes from the bath ?

Sara : Yes sure you can rest assured.

* As Andrew was bathing

Andrew : Wanda ! Wanda can you give me my towel, I forgot it outside.

Sara: (What should i do ? Better give him the towel.)

*Sara gives him towel. Andrew comes out of the bathroom half *****. He doesn't notice the soap laying in front of him and stumbles on Sara

Andrew: Wooaahhh!

Sara : Uh Oh...

to be continued...