It’s all behind us

Catherine’s POV

“She's currently clearing her luggage,” I said, as I perused Rita's recent text message.

“Okay, baby,” Alessandro responded, securing an arm around my shoulder.

We were currently at the airport to pick up Rita in preparation for our trip to Bora Bora tomorrow.

Alessandro and I had finally concluded on having our wedding at Bora Bora. Well, I concluded on my own as he had previously told me that he'd be fine with wherever I chose, even if it was a ditch.

The fact that I would see my best friend in some minutes had me beyond elated.

Yes, I had finally decided to let go of the past and embrace my present, which consisted of Alessandro, our lovely children, Grandma, and Rita.

Mandy was in the past which there was no use holding onto. I now had a best friend who loved, cherished, and never judged my sometimes asinine decisions, and I was beyond grateful for her.

I couldn't believe three months had passed since I last saw her in flesh.

Sure, the phone calls and facetimes re