She decides to hang out with a friend!
Which is. A bit of a shame since everyone seems to be somewhere else.
Which is why, the wonders of technology!
She looks at her phone and sees a clear lack of signal. So that’s how it is huh.
But, she also sees some unread notifications from a dear friend.
She puts the phone close to her ear and hears the first of multiple voice messages.
“Hey girl! How are things going? Please tell me if the train is any good I’m dying for a quick escapade. If I hear anyone else try to explain to me how the stock market works, I’m going to be on the news.”
“Is my baby okay? Did he shave that awful moustache? Please say yes.”
It’s Eva! Her friend from work!
A fellow young mind wanting to live it up in the world of business, although unlike Mari, she had some family capital with her already.
Probably why she always managed to stay cheery even while taking difficult business decisions.
Before Nina stepped in, Eva was her one ally in the rough path of maternity, picked up the slack when Eugene got bored of taking care of his pregnant wife, as he does. Although due to her international responsibilities, she wasn’t available as much as she wanted.
Until Eva suddenly showed up with a baby of her own.
They made a glorious system. When Eva had to travel, Mari and Nina would take care of Owen. And when Mari and Nina were too overwhelmed by work, Eva would look after them.
And of course, they all got to have play dates together!
She’s a bit envious on how easy Eva could take care of 3 children. The second Nina was out of the picture Marigold started to struggle.
It seems that pure unfiltered love is not enough to stop children from chewing cables.
It takes a village, truly.
Of course, someone of Eva’s calibre could’ve just paid a nanny, but she wanted Owen to grow in an environment full of friends.
And when he already got those friends, boarding school it is. A boarding school the three of them got exact knowledge on who the teachers, the directors and even the janitors are.
At this point, those kids have 3 moms now.
“By the way, tell Nina her cake recipe is a godsend. I fought myself not to eat more than one piece of it and I lost. That wife of yours is gonna give me diabetes!”
For a long time, Eva thought Mari and Nina were already married. Which made for a very interesting situation when she finally saw Eugene at the house.
She called the cops.
Eva doesn’t know what happened at the mansion.
And if it were for Mari, it would stay that way.
Owen himself might tell her someday, but secretly, she hopes he doesn’t.
Eva already lost her husband; she doesn’t need to know her son died too.
Died under Marigold’s supposed watch…
She lied to her. She said she doesn’t know where Owen’s sudden aggravation of his storm fear came from. She said she can trust her with her son.
She refuses to break that promise again.
“Also, also, did Vivi go or not? If she did tell her I said hiiiii! If she didn’t tell her I said byeee! Oh, the two lovely boys as well!”
Ángel got along with her, he even played matchmaker with a friend of his! That cheeky little man.
“Bring me something yummy! Bring cheese! And meat! And many many drinks because I have gathered so much gossip you wouldn’t believe!”
She needs that information now.
“Alright I’ll leave you be, I’ll be watching your stocks from the sidelines, don’t worry. And! I booked a trip for the telescopes I was telling you about! This time I will not be stopped by sudden emergencies I swear! We will have a fun star gazing bonanza I swear!!”
“Okay byeeeee! buy me something nice, eat well, don’t let Owen convince you I allowed him to drink, don’t attack people and relax for once!!”
She’ll try.
But first, time to respond
“I need that information. I’ll get any and all drinks necessary, I need it. And I’ll be holding onto that promise, I want some stars!”
“Also, the TV show you recommended? I watched it all in 3 days. Amazing. The second I get signal and a private room I need to discuss it with you, or I’ll explode”
“Currently Owen still has that moustache and I’m afraid his mind is not going to change anytime soon. My condolences.”
“Everyone says hi and they miss you! If they don’t say it, I’ll make them.”
And for a final message, something important.
“That is all, I’ll call you later!”
It’s always nice to catch up with friends, even with both of them being busy working women, they always find time for a tea break.
Which sounds like a great idea right now! Relaxing tea adventure!
Until a pink haired creature finds her.