“Hey Mani, Samantha!” Athena greeted. I hugged her, then I hugged Serena, before we both made our way to the car. With Serena and i at the back and Athena and Samantha at the front,


    “Today is going to be a long day; I hope you are prepared.” Athena asked.


    “I wish I could say I am, but I would be lying.”


    “You are already in your fifth month, which means we have less time to prepare for the wedding.”


    “We’ve got a lot of things to do. But first, I have to get the venue since the wedding will be held here in Italy. ” Serena said, breaking the silence.


    Sin and I already picked a date for that wedding; it was two months after the baby is born. We decided to wait until I delivered, and I also didn’t want to walk down the aisle looking like a sack of rice. I wanted the wedding to be in Italy, where his father was.


    We drove around, looking for the perfect wedding venue. Serena wanted the best of the best; she said it was a once in a lifetime asion, and it had to be great and memorable.


    “At this rate, we won’t have a ce for the wedding.” I groan, whispering to Samantha and Athena.


    “I get you, girl, but I won’t me my mom. She had never expected Sin to fall in love, let alone settle down. She would do anything to make sure the wedding pushes through as a sess.” Athena exined. “Besides, this is thest stop for today.”


    “If you don’t get a venue now, Athena and I can help you look for more, then send you a video and screen shot of the ce.”


    “Thanks guys.”


    “When are you and Sin leaving for New York?”


    “The day after tomorrow, Dr. Fernandez already gave us the go.” I said that to both of them, and they nodded.


    We walked into thest ce of the day and were awed at how beautiful the ce looked. It was like It had been taken out of a fairy-tale book. I wasn’t the only one; the girls and Serena also thought the same. We were all mesmerized by how great the ce looked.


    I watched as Serena’s eyes lit up and she stared at me. I nodded my head, letting her know that I agreed with her also. Finally, we have found the one. Serena handled the reservation, giving the date and time.


    “Now that we are done, let’s go have ourte lunch,” Athena squealed, and we all agreed. We walked out of the ce and into a small restaurant by the side.


    Lunch was fun; we chatted amongst ourselves. Serena and Athena told us about Sin’s childhood stories, telling us about the crazy things Alexander and him had done in high school. Samantha and Iughed, hardly believing most of what they say because of how they are now. I think I understand why Nonno called Sin a little tyrant, because he sure was a tyrant.


    We were about to leave the restaurant when my phone rang. I pulled it out of my bag and checked the caller ID. It was Sin. A small smile crept across my face.


    “Judging from your face, I can already guess who it is,” Samantha teased, and I smacked her arm.


    “I have no idea what you are saying.”


    “Quit pestering her, Sam; she and my brother are so wiped. They can’t stay apart from each other even for a day.”


    “Athena and Sam, let the poor girl be.” Serena says, smiling sweetly at me. I picked up the call, bringing the phone to my ear.


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    “Have you found a venue yet?” His voice sounded really sexy over the phone.


    “Yeah, we have. We are at a small restaurant close to the venue ce.”


    “Okay, send me the address. I wille pick you up.”


    ” okay. I love you.


    “I love you too,” he says, hanging up. I quickly texted Sin the location of the restaurant before settling my phone down.


    “Niki will be here to pick me up. You guys can go ahead.”


    “No way, we will wait till he gets here. We aren’t leaving you alone here, especially when you are heavily pregnant.” Serena said, leaving no room for argument.


    We waited for thirty minutes till Sin’s car pulled up at the front of the restaurant. We all got up and left the restaurant. Athena, Serena, and Sin exchange pleasantries before I get into the car.


    “See you at home.” I waved at Samantha as the car drove off.


    We drove in silence for some time till I broke it since I wanted to ask a request from him. I fiddle with my finger, not knowing what his reaction might be.


    “Niki, I want to ask you something. I hope you won’t get mad.”


    “What is it, amore?” He says this, focusing on the road.


    “It’s about Zoey.” His hand on the wheel tightened and his jaw clenched. “I want to see her before we leave for New York.”


    “No. ”


    “Please, Niki, she was someone I held dear before all this happened. I just need a little bit of closure.


    “No, I don’t want you to get hurt.”


    “I won’t; please just let me see her.” I begged.


    “Let’s talk about it when we get home.”


    I sighed, looking out of the window as we drove past different houses and buildings. I know it wasn’t going to be easy and he won’t let me see her but I just wanted to, I don’t know, maybe see if there was still a hint of the Zoey I knew still there.


    It was stupid of me to wish that, but that is what I needed to know.