‘I need an update Sophie Carter!” Juliet insisted as she looked at the screen of her iPhone to see Sophie grinning back at her.
This girl was very good at giving absolutely nothing away. Juliet hadn’t spoken to Sophie in weeks yet so far it wasn’t proving so easy to get the gossip she had been hoping for.
“I have read too much shit online, now its time I get the real update from the girl herself!”
“There really isn’t much to tell.” Sophie replied as she rested her MacBook on her office table and took a seat so she was in frame. Now Juliet was able to take in the views behind her, appreciating the large ceiling height windows that provided a beautiful view over New York City.
“Then I will start by asking how you and Todd are doing? How is my dear brother-in-law treating you? Or, how are you treating him should I ask instead?’
As Juliet asked that question Sophie ran her hand through her beautiful blonde locks of hair before flipping it over her shoulder.
“We’re not together anymore.” Sophie said so simply as though it wasn’t going to be shocking news to Juliet.
“Um… what?!” Juliet exasperated as a look of shock covered her features. This was the first she had heard of this and had no ideas as to why this could have happened.
“We're not together.” Sophie repeated as she continued to busy herself by holding up different fabrics to the light of the city below her.
“You’re going to have to give me more than that Sophie Carter because I am so confused right now! This is like breaking news! What happened?”
Chuckling, Sophie placed the fabrics she was holding back on her desk before facing the camera.
“Nothing happened. It wasn’t anything huge. I just decided to end it.”
Initially, Juliet was shocked at how cool and calm Sophie was being about this but she quickly reminded herself of who she was talking to.
“You got bored?”
“Mmm, not bored, I was just ready for a bit of a change. I’m sure we’ll get back together at some point but right now I am truly living my best life. Didn’t anyone tell you that Christmas is the best time to be single?’
“Um…. No?’ Juliet looked at Sophie in question as she got a patronising smile in response. It was one that used to frustrate her however as she had gotten older she had just learned to let it go over her head.
“There are so many parties going on in New York around this time and parties lead to men… hot businessmen, hot sportsmen, and hot policemen…”
“Oh my God! You’re sleeping with Jace again aren’t you?” Juliet exasperated, immediately picking up on the hint.
Sophie didn’t have to say anything for Juliet to know she was right. Although it was partly surprising, it also wasn’t at the same time. The pair had remained friends and as far as Juliet was aware, had continued to meet up on a regular basis. It was inevitably going to happen the moment things with her and Todd came to an end.
“Are you like dating him or something?”
“No! Of course not. I’m single and Jace just happens to be one of the guys I’m sleeping with. Like I said, Christmas is the best time to be single.”
Although Sophie seemed confident in her words, Juliet wasn’t so sure. Sophie hadn’t changed since being with Todd however, time had matured her, yet this woman seemed like the old Sophie was back in full force.
“So how are you spending your Christmas then?” Juliet asked. “Just partying?’
“That will definitely be one of the things I do but I’m having Christmas Day at mine with the kids… my mum, dad, sister and brother will be there with their families too.” Sophie began yet Juliet could tell she wasn’t quite finished by the tone in her voice. “And Aaron is coming to spend it with us as well.”
“He is? He’s coming to spend Christmas in New York? Seriously?’
“Shocking right?’ Sophie laughed and it truly was.
New York had been the starter of all of their problems and Aaron hadn’t been a fan of the place since. When the pair had both moved on to start their new lives, he had avoided going out there and had the kids switch between there and Brighton. Therefore, the fact he was choosing to go and spend Christmas in the city was incredibly shocking to Juliet.
“Is he taking Georgia and their kids?’ Juliet asked referring to Aaron’s girlfriend of many years.
“No actually, he’s not. She’s spending it with her family and they’re doing something for New Year instead.” Sophie replied so casually as though that wasn’t really strange.
“So you and Aaron are getting on well again then? To be willing to spend Christmas with your family instead of his own must mean things are seriously good.”
“They’re good… yeah.” Sophie smiled with that look in her eye that made Juliet’s heart skip a beat.
“No Sophie. No no no no no.”
“What?’
“Please tell me you’re not. Please.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Sophie grinned, playing dumb but she knew exactly what Juliet was referring to.
“You’re sleeping with Aaron too aren’t you? That’s why he’s been in New York more! You two are fucking around again and you’re doing it in the worst way!”
There was silence for a moment while Sophie’s attention went back to her fabrics and she acted like they were not having this conversation. She was so unfazed by the mess of this and although Juliet was frustrated by it, she wasn’t surprised. This was Sophie Carter, the girl who had always done what she wanted and got what she wanted, whatever that took. She may have grown up but that girl was still there. The one who had flown through life with guys dropping at her feet was still managing to get exactly what she wanted while never being the one to get hurt.
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to be continued
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