Taming Mr. Cold and Arrogant novel Chapter 7

It's been a week since I went to Kelley's house for a family dinner. I got a call from the wedding planner the next day and we are still working out some details for the wedding until now. We never ask the arrogant's opinion anymore as his mother gave me all the decisions.

I was in my office watching the latest video of my former students who joined the international competition when I heard a knock from outside the door.

"Sophia."

I glanced up and smiled when I saw it's Craig.

"Craig." I noticed the two people behind him and was about to ask if who they are when the woman called me by my old nickname.

"Belle?"

I blinked repeatedly and gasped when I finally recognized her.

"Rian?" I stood up immediately as she walked closer towards my desk.

"Oh my God! It's really you, Belle!"

"Rian!"

We both squealed in excitement and rushed towards each other. She hugged me tightly.

"How are you, Rian? You looked more beautiful, girl." I said in awe. She's my friend from college, I was just two years ahead of her, but still, we became close and treated each other as a sister.

"I missed you, Belle, so much."

"I missed you too. How are you?" I asked her as I still couldn't believe we saw each other again. She's one of my closest friends in college and the only person I shared my story with.

"Well, I'm married."

She said raising her hand to show me her wedding ring.

"Wow, congratulations!" I exclaimed and stopped to look at the man behind her.

"Oh no! Not to him. He's just my best friend, Gavin."

"I see. Hi, Gavin." Although I'm still confused, I offered my hand for a handshake. He accepted my hand and kissed me on the cheek.

"I'm just confused. How did you two meet each other? And Rian, why do you call her 'Belle'? I thought her name is Sophia?"

I chuckled at his question.

"It comes from my second name, Ysabelle. Sophia Ysabelle is my real name and Belle was her nickname for me when we were in college." I said gesturing them to take a seat.

"And believe it or not, she's my mentor back in college and she was the one who introduced me to my band," Rian replied to his first question with a proud smile.

"Wow! But if you were Rian's mentor in singing, how did you become a dance instructor?"

They both gave me a confused look.

"Well, actually I was doing a part-time job before, like what Rian's said. And after I graduated, I don't know, but I just found myself more into dancing than singing. Maybe because when I was a kid, my mom enrolled me in a different dance class, so I pursued dancing. I enrolled in a dance school again and later bought my studio."

"So, you're now totally in dancing? By the way, are you still playing instruments?" Rian asked me.

"Uhm, sometimes when I'm in the mood, I still play guitar and piano."

"Wow!" Gavin exclaimed in awe.

"Yes. May I just ask, Rian, are you still in your band?" I asked her as I remembered she was the lead vocalist of her band before.

"Yup, but I'm not as active as before. Actually, we performed three months ago."

"Wow.. that's great. Anyway, what made you visit my dance studio?"

"Ohh.. actually we're really looking for the best dance instructor in town. We joined a dance competition in our company and will perform within the second week of next month. And you were referred to us by my cousin Rolly. He said you can help us perform well in our upcoming competition."

"Is it Rolly Sarmiento?"

"Yes."

"Oh, so he's your cousin? He's a good friend of mine." I informed him, smiling.

"Well, it's not a really big competition, it's just part of our company's thanksgiving event. And he said you're one of the best coaches who can help us with this."

"Hmm... okay, but you know what, he's my friend that's why he talks about such things." I chuckled and waved my hands in the air. I'm not yet used in such kind of complement.

"Belle, I don't believe you. I know you're not going to exceed in this kind of job if you don't have talent and passion. I haven't seen you in this field yet, but I believe you're the best." Rian patted my hand that was resting on top of my desk.

"Ohh... Rian, you haven't changed." I said shaking my head. "So, what type of dance are you going to perform?" I asked them as I leaned against my seat.

They told me what they wanted to perform, but I gave them some suggestions and eventually, they both agreed with the contemporary acrobatic dance. I told them that they should do some acrobatic stunts and I also suggested to some aerial stunts to make their performance unique and alive.

I saw the happiness that shone on Rian's eyes while she's telling me some parts of her love story. I still can't believe that she's already married, but seeing how happy she is at the moment, that made me happy for her too.

We exchanged numbers and social media accounts, but I didn't tell her about my situation, that I'm also getting married three weeks from now. I know I can't hide it from her forever, but I'm not ready to share it with her yet. Maybe after the wedding.

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"How are you feeling today?"