The Wedding (Hiatus)

NICOLE'S HUNCH 1

"You are so unbelievable Nicole! How could you treat her like that?" Mara asked Nicole giving her a stern look. Nicole only shrugged.

"How did I treat her?" Nicole asked oblivious of her actions.

"You treated her like she's some intruder from the moment you saw her!" Mara retorted.

"I don't recall treating you any better when we first met." Nicole fired back.

"Oh, you treated me way better than whatever that was! What was that?" Mara asked again

"Something doesn't feel right about her." Nicole said casually

"Right. Like what? The fact that she's getting the role of the bridesmaid and not you?" Lucy asked.

"Hell no! You know I don't give a shit about that! I just don't like her!" Nicole defended.

"What do you mean you just don't like her, she is Nancy's friend, which obviously means she is our friend. You have got to like her." Mara stated

"Oh please, Mara! No one said I have to be a friend of my friend's friend. By the way, didn't you see how she was checking Richie out?" Nicole accused again.

"Nicole! Seriously! I know you are unbelievably annoying but this is way out of league! You better not let Nancy hear this." Mara deadpans

"Or what!"

"Or she would be devastated. You of all people know that all she ever wants is for us to get along with Martha. She's like a sister to her! ......Why am I even explaining this to you? I'm out of here." Mara said angrily picking up her bag and standing up to leave.

"Where are you going?" Nicole asked innocently.

"I have a patient at the hospital, I'm going to see what's up." Mara said leaving.

"What about the bridal shower thing?"

"That was a lie!" Mara deadpanned and Nicole's mouth formed an 'o'

"I could drive you." Nicole said innocently again as if she hadn't just been in a quarrel with Mara. Mara rolled her eyes at her childish actions.

"You sure have a weird way of making peace, Nicole." Lucy said as she turns the page of her magazine while Nicole shrugs.

"I brought my own car." Mara said as she was about to exit the room, she suddenly stopped and turned to them as if she remembered something. "And please Nicole, don't go doing a background check on Martha. I won't forgive you if you do." she said and left before Nicole could protest.

"Looks like she saw right through you." Lucy said.

"I don't know why you guys are making a big deal out of this. You know my hunch about people are always right."

"Nancy is getting married in three weeks time, Nicole. It's her time, not yours. We can't afford to make it about your hunch about her bridesmaid."

Nicole sinks into the chair and sighs. "I guess you're right after all."

"Of course I am."

"Anyways, I'm going to get a new bikini for the party tomorrow."

"Why?" Lucy asked Nicole confused.

"Well because no one outdresses me at a party." Nicole said and Lucy frowns looking confused, thus forcing Nicole to explain further, "Didn't you see the way Martha was dressed? There is no way I'm letting her out dress me at the beach party tomorrow."

"Are you sure this hunch of yours isn't jealousy?" Lucy asked her raising a brow, but Nicole only gave her a stern look before leaving the room.

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