Having fun

Thanks girls. Dont worry, Ill make up for all the time lost, really, he said, brightening up.Youd better, Beth replied. Why are you here now? Not like Im not happy to see you, but shouldnt you be supervising the headquarters at Russia? I asked. Well, I decided to bring the headquarters down here. Construction for the new headquarters has been going on for a few months now, Rick replied.
“How did you know where to find us? Beth.
Lets just say this city is quite small compared to some other places. Besides the fact that my two close female friends are on almost all magazines as the best hotel director and best chef, he said, with a smile.
Im so proud of you girls, he spoke out.
Beth and I grinned at his words.
So, tell me what has been going on with you girls, he inquired. Well, nothing much has been going on with me but I think Jazz has something to say, Beth said, avoiding eye phone number with me.
I glared at her while Rick turned his attention to me. I looked from Rick to Beth and back to Rick. My facial expression changed, depending on who I was looking at. It was a smile for Rick and a glare for Beth. So, you're going to say anything or what boo? he asked.
Well, dad and mum married me off to a rich business tycoon, I said, keeping it simple and short. What!!! he exclaimed.
Since Rick and I have known for a long time, he also knows about Nana and Papa and how my parents abandoned me until Nana and Papas death.
Ill best get to the kitchen. Rick, see me before you leave and drop your new phone number s, Beth said leaving the two of us alone. Sure, Betty, he replied. While he called me boo, he called Beth Betty.
After she left, he turned back to look at me.
Tell me everything, he requested.
I told him everything: how mum and dad forced me to get married to Sebastian by signing an agreement contract and how Sebastian had been behaving since we got married. I also told him about Selena, Mae and Bryan.
Rick was so angry when I finished the story. I tried to calm him down but he wouldnt be calm.Sorry to say, but your parents are daredevils. How could they be so heartless as to have their child bound to a loveless marriage all because they wanted to become wealthier? he asked, to no one in particular.
Well those are my parents for you. Full of surprises, I replied.
Im really sad you got married without love. Is there anything I can do? he asked, feeling concern. Well, you can be the only best man in my life right now and cheer me up in every single way you know how to, I replied.
You can count of me for that. Im not going back to Russia so well have all the fun, he replied with a charming smile on his face.
Shoot, I forgot to ask, any wife, girlfriend or fiancée? I inquired. Nope, I have not seemed to find the right woman, he replied, looking sad.
I moved closer to him, placed my hand over his shoulder and held him in a side hug. Youll find that woman whos going to sweep you off your feet, Rick. Youre a great and amazing man, I replied, comforting my best friend. Thanks boo. I love you, he said.
I didnt see anything wrong with my male best friend saying that. It just felt like it was a female friend that said that.
I love you too, Rick, I said, kissing the side of his head. Well, Ill give you my new phone number and you can call me whenever. I just bought a house, not too far from here.
Whenever you feel like, you can come by any time after work or during the weekends, he assured. Sure, expect to see me at your house every weekend and sometimes maybe with Beth, I said. “Sure. Can I have your cell phone so I can type in my number? he asked.
Yeah, heres my phone, I said, handing out my phone to him. He collected the phone and typed his phone number into it. He gave me back my phone and I called his phone so he could have my phone number too.
He saved my phone number As Boo with love emojis; one before the b and the other after the second o and I smiled at that. I saved his phone number as my best man with a red love emoji behind it.
Well, Id best go home and attend to some online business meetings on Zoom. Ill see you later. Ill call you so the three for us can set up a date night, Rick mentioned.
Absolutely, wed definitely have that date night, just the three of us old friends, I said grinning.
He stood up from the couch and so did i. he spread out his arms for a hug and I waked into his warm embrace. He wrapped his arms around me and pecked me on the forehead.
Im so glad youre glad, Rick. Please, promise not to leave again with informing us, Beth and me, especially me, I said.
I promise, he said and we pulled out of the embrace. “Dont forget you have to see Beth in the kitchen before you leave, I reminded. I know; I didnt forget. Shed have my head if I dont, he replied, chuckling while walking towards the door while I trailed behind.
I took him my elevator and allowed him use it. I told him where to find the kitchen and we hugged one more time before, he entered the elevator. I walked back into my office and continued with my work. Seeing Rick today after a very long time made my day, everything was perfect